Supervisor - Saw Filing

Do you have experience working as a Lead saw filer or Supervisor?
Are you interested in supporting and leading a team?
Do you enjoy training and coaching others to succeed?
Then apply now! Currently, we’re hiring for a Saw Filer Supervisor in Vancouver, Washington.
Our client, a leader in forestry products and manufacturing wood processing products, has been around for over 65 years! Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, they also have locations in Vancouver, Washington and as an organization, values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. As a company dedicated to sustainability and managing forests responsibly, we're seeking like minded individuals who are looking to grow in their career and are interested in working with an organization that invests in the communities they operate in.
Join the team, apply today and start by making an impact!
We’re hiring for a Saw Filer Supervisor!
Perks And Benefits

• Nearly unlimited opportunities for your career growth!
• Flexible spending account (FSA) - save for things like medical costs
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Working with an industry-leading sawmill - great team environment!
• Competitive wage based on experience + 15% annual bonus
• Consistent work schedule: Monday - Friday - will require some flexibility for on call shifts 1x a month
• 100% Employer Paid Health Benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401k retirement savings
• A safe work environment! We value safety and maintain this as a #1 priority
• Short term disability insurance and long term disability insurance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and maintain saw guides and guide plans
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist maintenance in repair of filing room equipment
• Participate in reliability task teams or activities as required
• Coach apprentices and operators to learn saw filing trade and help with PMs
• Manage saw and knife performance and budget to meet organizational goals and objectives
• Proactively resolve employee issues, build teamwork, and ensure adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Handle all scheduling for team members and vacation requests
• Lead the filing team to perform and coordinate functions to support the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of filing operations associated with benching, tipping, grinding and fitting bandsaws. This includes sharpening, tipping, and benching round saws, and honing and maintaining knives
• Ensuring all team members of the filing team are following all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures, as safety is a top priority
• Complete PMs for sawmill and saw shop machinery as required

What You Bring

• Experience with preventative maintenance processes and understanding process reliability and how to maintain shop standards
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills that require attention to detail
• The ability to work with a team and to work as a group to problem solve and support other members of the team
• Strong communication skills that include the ability to provide constructive feedback positively to help employees grow and improve in their role
• Experience in a sawmill or manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 3+ years’ of experience in a previous lead saw filing or Supervisory saw filing role - round saws and band saws experience required
• Knowledge of different types of machine center alignment and the ability to service all aspects of saw maintenance and experience with Inspecting and maintaining precision equipment for proper calibration
• A great attitude that includes striving to improve processes to add value to the business

Sound like an opportunity you’d like to pursue? Apply now by submitting your resume. Interviews are taking place now.
About Us
TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider.
Our mission is to help YOU succeed by providing access to opportunities - jobs, careers, and professional development. We partner with over 200 top companies across North America with a focus on placing Business Professionals, Warehouse & Distribution staff, and technical Mining and Aviation staff.
From flexible to permanent positions, we help people start careers, change careers, and advance careers in a way that works for you.
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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