Supervisor, Maintenance and Stores

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Supervisor, Maintenance and Stores

Location: Kapuskasing, ON (Sawmill)

GreenFirst is looking for a Supervisor, Maintenance and Stores to provide planning and direction to the Site Services area, optimizing the process in providing site and electrical maintenance services in the most cost-effective manner to maximize the Sawmill productivity and efficiency and maintain alignment of the Reliability Group with the principles and objectives defined on the Results Management Framework.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged mechanical maintenance team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Report to Superintendent - Maintenance.
• Support and maintain an effective predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance program.
• Plan and record maintenance activities by using the site maintenance management system.
• Monitor the spare part inventories and keep equipment files up-to-date.
• Report on the status of mechanical work at the weekly priority meeting.
• Proactively develop planning methodologies which take full advantages of the repetitive nature of maintenance work.
• Review production, quality control, maintenance, down time and statistical reports and work orders to optimally plan own activities.
• Manage minimum and maximum inventories and reduce overstock.
• Provide training recommendations to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain and effectively keep all mechanical equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
• Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: College diploma or equivalent work experience; Mechanical Engineering an asset.
• Experience: 7 years in a related field or 3 years with a Mechanical Engineering Degree is preferred.
• Bilingual: (English & French) An asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.