Maintenance Supervisor

Tolko Industries; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolko Industries is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their Heffley Creek division in Kamloops. The role involves leading maintenance teams, ensuring safe operations, and achieving production targets in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and relevant certifications, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Excellent benefits and retirement plans

Ongoing development and training

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Three to five years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Sawmill and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to maintenance crews.
• Ensure quality maintenance activities are delivered safely.
• Inspect equipment regularly to reduce downtime.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Forestry, or Business

Red Seal Certification

Millwright ticket

Job description

Tolko’s Maintenance Supervisors are a driving force behind our day-to-day success. They engage teams, keep employees safe, and ensure operations run smoothly! If you’re a leader at heart, have manufacturing maintenance experience, and want to make an impact, come join us!

We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Heffley Creek division, located in Kamloops, British Columbia. With approximately [number] employees, Heffley Creek Division produces plywood and veneer products safely and sustainably, producing approximately [number] million square feet of plywood and [number] million square feet of veneer per year for customers around the world, enabling them to build their homes and communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Three to five years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Red Seal Certification required; Millwright ticket preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Forestry, or Business is considered a strong asset.
• Sawmill and/or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, as we operate 7 days a week.
• Reliable transportation is required, as the location is not transit accessible.

We value diversity at Tolko and believe that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications, please apply. We’d love to hear your story and support your growth with us.

In this role, you will:

• Report to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Provide leadership to maintenance crews of [number] employees.
• Ensure your team delivers quality maintenance activities safely and proactively.
• Schedule, organize, and safely achieve targeted production levels of veneer or plywood.
• Work shifts that may include weekends.
• Inspect equipment regularly to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Meet maintenance targets and schedules as forecasted.
• Perform all work safely, following company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for both hourly and contract workers, including scheduling and quality control.
• Participate in hiring processes and provide ongoing training and development for team members.
• Work in a variety of temperatures, mostly indoors but also outdoors as needed.

What’s in it for you?

• Take on an exciting challenge with supportive team members.
• Earn a competitive salary, with an expected range of $[amount] to $[amount] per year.
• Participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• Access excellent benefits and retirement plans for your wellbeing and future.
• Potential relocation support and community connections.
• Ongoing development through on-the-job and classroom training.
• Be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Kamloops is located in the scenic Thompson Valley in British Columbia. It’s a vibrant city with over [number] residents, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and rivers—ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. The region offers parks, golf courses, and a world-class ski resort, alongside affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, a thriving arts scene, and excellent schools. Visit [website] to learn more about the community and why life is better here.

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