CO-OP OPPORTUNITY: Quality Control (4 or 8 month term)

Location: Vavenby, British Columbia
Closing Date: February 10, 2012

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a developmental role which will be reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor. The successful candidate will help maximize profit and efficiencies by optimizing production standards to meet customer requirements.  In addition you will direct improvement initiatives to raise quality awareness and training for all levels of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

The position will report directly to the Quality Control Supervisor.  

• Develop and improve management systems to exceed customer expectations and optimize grade outturn and profitability
• Analyze planer lumber grader optimizer decision process
• Ensure the regular monitoring and tracking of machine center performance
• Kiln opportunities and studies
• Engage employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement through implementation and sustainment of the Lean Sigma principals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a self motivated individual
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Computer skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Well developed people and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Lumber Grading ticket would be an asset

LOCATION – Vavenby, B.C.

The Community of Vavenby is located 27 km northeast of Clearwater.  Recreation in the community consists mainly of outdoor activities. Among these activities are snowmobiling, tobogganing on old logging roads, horseback riding, hiking and fishing. Numerous lakes are in close proximity with many of them having forestry campgrounds.  

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package includes medical & dental coverage.  Depending on location may include housing, moving, travel expenses.

Rob Jarvis
Manager, Talent and Employee Development
E-mail: rob.jarvis@canfor.com