Front Line Leader Fiberline

Grande Prairie Pulp Mill; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pulp production facility in Canada is seeking a Front Line Leader for the Fiberline. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient operations while leading a high-performance team. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferably with a bachelor’s degree, and experience in the pulp/paper industry is advantageous. The position offers a competitive salary range and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and advancement opportunities

Safe and clean work environment

Short commute from the city

Qualifications

• High school diploma with equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Work experience in a pulp/paper mill with area process knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently utilize operations and maintenance resources.
• Responsible for product quality, schedule adherence, and safety training.
• Lead safety behavior and intervene for an injury-free workplace.
• Monitor inputs/outputs and implement action plans.
• Evaluate employee performance and promote staff development.
• Utilize SAP work order system for maintenance coordination.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Action oriented

Conflict management

Leading others

Organized

Improvement and reliability focused

Drive for results

Problem solving

Adaptable

Building effective teams

Interpersonal savvy

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Pay Rate : $90000 - $120000

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Multiple factors including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category / Shift :

Salary Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location :

Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions : Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform

The Front Line Leader – Fiberline at the Grande Prairie Mill will be responsible for safely and efficiently utilizing operations, maintenance, and support resources to maximize the performance of the wood processing, pulping, and bleaching areas. The leader is also responsible for product quality, schedule adherence, safety training, staffing engagement, and overall shift performance.

This position follows a compressed work week. Position level depends upon experience and qualifications.

This position reports to the Fiberline Team in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000 ton per day northern bleached softwood kraft pulp that currently operates with approximately 385 employees in a high‑performance, results‑oriented environment.

Key Functions

• Role model safety behavior and intervene to maintain an injury‑free workplace
• Provide on‑shift leadership in safety, environment, quality, and production
• Utilize performance centerlines, monitor inputs/outputs, and implement action plans for optimized production and continual improvement
• Evaluate employee performance through review of completed work assignments, techniques, and tasks
• Work with Area Leadership and Mill Learning Leader to promote staff development and training needs
• Coach employees and set expectations to accomplish department and mill goals
• Conduct effective one‑to‑one discussions with employees who report to you
• Utilize the SAP work order system for coordinating maintenance (planned and unplanned) outages
• Monitor and approve hourly team members’ schedule and work time
• Coordinate activities through scheduling, work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work crews
• Lead safety investigations and performance management
• Work to meet business needs

Note : Some overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Work experience in a pulp/paper mill with area process knowledge is an asset

Key Competencies

• Clear communication skills
• Action oriented
• Conflict management
• Leading others
• Organized
• Improvement and reliability focused
• Drive for results
• Problem solving
• Adaptable
• Building effective teams
• Interpersonal savvy
• Mechanical aptitude

How We Take Care of Our Employees

Our mill is one of the safest in the world with a clean, warm work environment and has been producing continuously for over 50 years. We offer employees opportunities for training and advancement across multiple disciplines, a highly engaged workforce that takes pride in department and mill success, and a short 10‑minute drive outside of the city so you can be home with your family each night. Our mill strives to provide employees with a healthy experience.

The Culture You Will Experience

Grande Prairie Pulp Mill promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members from all over the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives – our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have the opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talent, experience, and safety mindset to become part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high‑quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications such as towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products. Following International Papers’ strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.

Grande Prairie Pulp Mill is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.