Foreman/woman, sawmill

JobsMedia.io

Sainte-Luce

On-site

CAD 55,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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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
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