Robert Mourre
High Prairie,AB
Summary
Seasoned leader in the wood products industry with a proven track record at West Fraser Mills and Tolko Industries, enhancing operational efficiency, excellent safety results while maintaining high value driven products. Excelled in strategic planning and leadership development, significantly improving team productivity and project outcomes. Building teams that succeed through a structured development program that achieves results and builds an environment others want to be a part of. Recognized for excellence in quality control, building a safety driven culture, strong communication skills and getting success within a very diverse employee group.
Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sawmill Superintendent
West Fraser Mills
07.2015 - Current
- Developed and enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Mentored staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, introducing new methodologies to increase productivity and reduce overall project costs.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure successful execution of plans within allocated resources.
Lumberyard Supervisor
West Fraser Mills
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Took on a severely mismanaged Lumber Yard and kiln drying program. Developed expectations, systems and processes for all parties and executed them. Earned recognition for one of the best managed yards and top drying programs in West Fraser.
Plant Superintendent
Tolko Industries
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Managed a treatment plant, primarily serving Canadian Pacific rail.
- Provided employee training programs focused on skill development, promoting a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling diverse tasks within the plant environment.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement in both individual worker output and overall plant efficiency.
- Monitored production quality with rigorous inspection procedures, ensuring consistent product output that met customer standards.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced operational excellence and cost savings across multiple departments within the plant facility.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations through diligent monitoring, reporting, and corrective action where necessary. Earned recognition for highest rated treating plant in Canada in 2011.
Sawmill Supervisor
Tolko Industries
06.1996 - 03.2010
- Started in a production role
- Promoted to Sawmill Quality Control in 2000
- Promoted to Sawmill Supervisor 2001
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearwater Secondary School
Clearwater, BC06-1991
Skills
- Extensive site safety management
- Strict quality assurance
- Leadership development Very focused on developing people
- Relationship building and management
- Detailed cost management
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Continuous improvement, driving better results within all KPI's
- Labor relations
- Organizational effectiveness
Certification
Extensive certified training over the years in numerous safety and quality programs. People development, auditing, time management, computer programs, RCA and reliability programs to name a few.
Timeline
Sawmill Superintendent
West Fraser Mills
07.2015 - Current
Lumberyard Supervisor
West Fraser Mills
07.2013 - 07.2015
Plant Superintendent
Tolko Industries
03.2010 - 05.2012
Sawmill Supervisor
Tolko Industries
06.1996 - 03.2010
Extensive certified training over the years in numerous safety and quality programs. People development, auditing, time management, computer programs, RCA and reliability programs to name a few.
High School Diploma -
Clearwater Secondary School
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