Mill Manager

Mill Manager, Bathurst, British Columbia When you join our team as a Mill Manager , you will be responsible for thesafe, efficient operation of the Bathurst Mill while achieving business planobjectives for safety, productivity, quality and costs. The Mill Manager willprovide leadership to drive continuous improvement in process reliability,product quality, operating cost and capital projects. This position is alsoresponsible for ensuring the facility meets company expectations for productionscheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, and facilityfinancial performance. What You’ll Do Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bathurst facility including sawmill, boiler/ kiln, yard, shipping and maintenance departments. Lead, manage and develop the staff. Determine mill operating strategies, including optimization programs to maximize mill margins. Maintain the highest standards for safety performance, leading with an impeccable personal example and a well communicated vision. Ensure consistent personal and organizational alignment with Interfor’s core values. Develop and promote a culture of performance management and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business. Ensure that operations are in line with Interfor policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements, including safety, environmental, and other policies as applicable. Responsible for overall mill operational and financial performance. Maintain clear communication between internal staff and crew to facilitate optimum performance. Oversee site employee relations and management practices in a unionized environment. What You Offer Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example and ensuring the team follows all policies, procedures, practices and regulations. Strong problem solving, organizational and leadership skills. Ability to make decisions based on an understanding of Interfor’s values, goals and strategies. Creativity, resourcefulness and self-reliance. Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of financial processes. Flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment. Proven ability to build a strong team. Detail and results oriented. Minimum 10-15 years of multi-department supervisory experience within the wood products industry. Post-secondary education in Wood Products, Business, Operations or related field is strongly preferred. Thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing business including equipment, processes, products, optimization. Proven track record in leadership including safety, environmental, business improvement and performance management. Mechanical and electrical aptitude is considered assets. Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office. Who We Are Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out to learn more about our approach to sustainability. Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar What We Offer Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including: Extended Health & DentalShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceAdditional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance RRSP Matching Plan Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program