Sawmill Superintendent

Company: West Fraser
Location: Arkadelphia
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

The Sawmill Superintendent will provide leadership, training, and development to supervisors and hourly employees by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance objects. Responsibilities include: Provide leadership for the department by being a role model in all and maintaining high standards in areas including safety, working relationships, quality, and training Oversee the day to day operations of the sawmill department Utilize established performance management system to develop direct reports in the best interest of West Fraser (costs, overtime, absenteeism, employee performance) Work with operations to improve reliability and maximize equipment availability at the lowest cost to the mill through involvement and understanding of the business Provide supervisors with the tools and manpower to keep the equipment reliable Develop, implement, monitor, and report on systems for personnel development, system design, cost control, and equipment availability Manage the department cost in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost, development, and education on key metrics Effectively communicate goals to the team Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment required Minimum of 1 year of proven leadership, vision, dedication & ability to mentor a team Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving Strong mechanical and technical knowledge. Must be computer literate, including a strong background in MS Office Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills Detail and results-oriented Financial planning & budgeting experience Preferred skills: Sawmill experience Must complete a background and drug screening Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include: Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay On-the-job training A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Medical Dental 401k with company matching & retirement contribution Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid vacations and holidays Relocation is available for this role Apply: If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America! Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic. West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Keywords: West Fraser, Pine Bluff , Sawmill Superintendent, Engineering , Arkadelphia, Arkansas