Supervisor In Training - Operations Trainee Program

Posting ID:   26865 Position Type:   Regular    City:     Hermanville, MS, United States  Location:   Hermanville Plant  

 

Are you a natural born leader who enjoys a good challenge and wants to learn more about our business? Grow your career alongside the best and brightest! Joining our team as a Supervisor In Training as part of our LEAP program will help you gain knowledge of our entire operation, from procurement to maintenance, and prepare you to be the next exceptional leader at Canfor Southern Pine.

 

What is LEAP? Canfor's LEAP (Leadership Exposure Acceleration Program) is a 12-month fast-tracked technical and leadership program to advance your career path within Canfor's operations. The program’s purpose is to expedite the development of talented and high potential professionals to assume operational leadership positions. This program was created for the hustler who is ready to give it their all, in exchange for rapid advancement. You will be shown what it takes to be a leader in the sawmill industry and will experience several job rotations while you gain exposure to our entire operation. You'll be taught all aspects of our business with the final goal of moving into a supervisory role at the end of the program based on your interests and business needs.

 

In this program you will:

• Develop leadership skills, supported by supervisors, advisors, and mentors
• Gain knowledge in multiple areas of the industry through a full job rotation
• Drive practical improvements by leading your own operations project
• Build the skills you'll need through bi-weekly training and career planning support
• Earn an Industrial Wood Processing certificate through British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

 

Who you are:

• College or University graduate
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Responsible, hardworking, and self-motivated
• Willing to work on all shifts, in all conditions
• Hunger for a challenge, eager to learn
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work from any of our operations

 

If you have hunger for a challenge, humility to learn, and the smarts to effectively navigate people and business problems, apply today! Take the LEAP, make an impact!

 

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply. 

 

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

 

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

 

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

 

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

 

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.