Mill Manager - Safety, Growth & Ops Excellence

Interfor; Elk Lake; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAD 160k–190k base salary

STIP & LTIP opportunities

RRSP & Employee share purchase plans

Employer-paid health, dental, vision &

wellness programs

Paid vacation, statutory holidays &浮交

Car allowance

Relocation assistance

Impactful leadership opportunity

Job summary

Interfor's Elk Lake Division is seeking a Mill Manager to lead the Elk Lake operation with accountability for safety, productivity, quality, financial performance, and long-term growth. You'll drive major initiatives and build a culture of excellence across the site.

You'll direct sawmill, planer, shipping, and maintenance while shaping the mill's strategic direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing on-site team aligned with Interfor's values.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supervisory leadership experience in wood products.
• Strong leadership, safety culture, and regulatory compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational performance.
• Willingness to work on-site in Elk Lake, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall Elk Lake operation with safety, performance, and financial results.
• Direct and optimize sawmill, planer, shipping, and maintenance.
• Champion safety, quality, efficiency, and cost excellence.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team aligned with Interfor values.
• Shape and execute mill strategic direction and improvements.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Foster open communication and positive workplace culture.
• Make long-term strategic decisions for mill success.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Job description

Interfor's Elk Lake Division is seeking a Mill Manager to lead the Elk Lake operation with accountability for safety, productivity, quality, financial performance, and long-term growth. You'll drive major initiatives and build a culture of excellence across the site.

You'll direct sawmill, planer, shipping, and maintenance while shaping the mill's strategic direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing on-site team aligned with Interfor's values.