Planer Supervisor
Conifex Timber Inc.
1 FFI Road Mackenzie British ColumbiaDescription
As an integral part of the Mackenzie Team, the Planer Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of hourly employees to ensure efficient operations, meet production goals, and maintain high standards in quality and recovery. You’ll coordinate workflows, optimize processes, and manage shift performance while staying within approved budgets. The Planer Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety, organization, training and leadership of all employees while ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company policies. The Planer Supervisor reviews service request to ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, support, and direction to direct reports as well as the implementation and management of the divisional safety program including incident investigation and reporting
- Provide leadership and support in implementing corrective measures to overcome equipment problems
- Receive calls for troubleshooting on building mechanical systems
- Inspects facilities for deficiencies and prepares reports and work orders
- Provide leadership and support in ensuring cost targets are met regarding budget
- File Management -Time and Attendance, W.O. Safety Tracking System, Attend production and safety meetings, maintain documentation for operations, safety, and personnel, participate in discipline actions and employee development, etc. and any other programs used by the Company.
- Administer Company, Government, & other regulated bodies, policies and practices including the Collective Agreement identifying actions required to achieve compliance
Provide leadership and support in achievement of the Corporate and Divisional goals and objectives
Education & Certificates:
- High School Diploma or GED (Post- secondary education preferred)
- Grading Ticket
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding or Planer Mill Operations
Skills:
- Proven ability in safety management, leadership and development skills
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and team building skills
- Solid understanding and knowledge of optimization equipment and processes
- Strong business acumen
- Strong organizational skills with the desire to accept the challenge of working in continually changing internal/external business conditions
An effective communicator, with strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial supervisory experience
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance
Duties
- Provide leadership, support, and direction to direct reports as well as the implementation and management of the divisional safety program including incident investigation and reporting
- Provide leadership and support in implementing corrective measures to overcome equipment problems
- Receive calls for troubleshooting on building mechanical systems
- Inspects facilities for deficiencies and prepares reports and work orders
- Provide leadership and support in ensuring cost targets are met regarding budget
- File Management -Time and Attendance, W.O. Safety Tracking System, Attend production and safety meetings, maintain documentation for operations, safety, and personnel, participate in discipline actions and employee development, etc. and any other programs used by the Company.
- Administer Company, Government, & other regulated bodies, policies and practices including the Collective Agreement identifying actions required to achieve compliance
Provide leadership and support in achievement of the Corporate and Divisional goals and objectives
Qualifications
Education & Certificates:
- High School Diploma or GED (Post- secondary education preferred)
- Grading Ticket
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding or Planer Mill Operations
Skills:
- Proven ability in safety management, leadership and development skills
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and team building skills
- Solid understanding and knowledge of optimization equipment and processes
- Strong business acumen
- Strong organizational skills with the desire to accept the challenge of working in continually changing internal/external business conditions
An effective communicator, with strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial supervisory experience
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance
Extras
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday/Days and Afternoon shift rotations
Benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended healthcare
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Job location
About The Company

Conifex Timber Inc.
980-700 West Georgia StreetVancouver British Columbia V7Y 1B6 CA
Our name is a combination of the words ‘Conifer’ and ‘Excellence,’ and excellence is what we strive to achieve – in our fibre, our products, our partners, and most importantly in our greatest resource, the people who work for us. We place people at the centre of everything we do and we want to help our people achieve their best.
We offer competitive salaries, benefits, professional development and many opportunities to advance. You will join a positive, supportive team that promotes excellence and safety in all we do.
As part of the Conifex team, you will have the opportunity to make a difference on our land base, contribute to your community and lead the future of forestry.
Job Details
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Location1 FFI Road Mackenzie British Columbia
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TypeFull-Time
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Wage$74800 - $88000 per Year
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Experience5 Years
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Start DateJanuary 21, 2026
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Closing DateDecember 31, 2026
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Posted10 days ago

