General Manager

Saskatoon Pallet (2023) Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood products supplier in Saskatoon is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure quality, and manage staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in production environments and possess strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and various benefits including health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in pallet manufacturing or similar production environment is preferred.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, production software, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pallet shop.
• Supervise and schedule shop employees to meet production goals.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Commitment to safety

Tools

Production software

Saws

Nailers

Stackers

Job description

Job Title: General Manager

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

About Us

Saskatoon Pallet is a leading provider of new pallets, crates, core boxes and industrial wood products. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. We’re looking for a General Manager to lead daily operations, sales, drive efficiency, and ensure our team produces top-quality pallets on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pallet shop, including production, repair, and recycling.
• Supervise and schedule shop employees; manage staffing levels to meet production goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Track production metrics, materials usage, and inventory.
• Handle logistics and sales.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Train and mentor employees on equipment use, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities, report maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in pallet manufacturing, wood products, or a similar production environment is preferred, but not required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pallet construction, repair processes, and equipment (saws, nailers, stackers, etc.) is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and work orders.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, production software, etc.).
• Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement and potential ownership.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: [e-mail]. Please include “Pallet Shop Manager” in the subject line.