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West Fraser is seeking a Planer Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operation of our planer mill in our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will supervise hourly crews, coordinate production schedules, and ensure lumber quality meets specifications. You will drive safety standards, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime. The Planer Supervisor monitors KPIs, optimizes throughput, supports continuous improvement, and provides training, coaching, and performance feedback to build a skilled, engaged team aligned with West Fraser's safety-first, sustainable culture. Responsibilities Supervise planer mill crew to meet production, safety, and quality targets Plan and coordinate daily and weekly planer production schedules Monitor lumber quality and ensure specifications and standards are met Enforce safety procedures, conduct safety talks, and address hazards promptly Troubleshoot planer and material handling equipment issues with maintenance Track and analyze production KPIs to improve throughput and reduce downtime Implement and support continuous improvement and 5 S initiatives Train, coach, and evaluate team members to build skills and performance Coordinate with sawmill, shipping, and maintenance to optimize flow Maintain accurate production, quality, and incident records and reports Required Skills Planer mill and lumber manufacturing operations Industrial safety practices and hazard recognition Production scheduling and workflow planning Quality control for lumber grading and specifications Equipment troubleshooting and coordination with maintenance KPI tracking and basic production data analysis Continuous improvement and 5 S methods Team leadership and conflict resolution Lockout/Tagout and machine guarding procedures Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation