Foreman/woman, sawmill

JobsMedia.io; Sainte-Luce; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

RRSP

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Disability benefits

Health benefits

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Sainte-Luce, QC seeks a Mill Supervisor to lead maintenance and production activities at a sawmill. You will schedule work, coordinate with departments, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work night shifts in a demanding environment. A valid driver’s license and reliable transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Willingness to work night shifts and in a sawmill environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair services.
• Establish work schedules and supervise workers.
• Oversee safety of operations and enforce procedures.
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments.
• Prepare production and other reports.
• Train staff in job duties and safety procedures.
• Requisition materials and supplies as needed.
• Monitor productivity and quality to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Multitasking

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 45 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Sawmill

Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Set up machines and equipment
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Administer and deliver the negotiated collective agreement including terms and conditions of employment between union and employer
• Monitor safety conditions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Oversee safety of operations

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Night

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available