Mill Supervisor - PL#58741

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Canada seeks a Mill Supervisor to oversee daily production at a potash facility. This role includes managing a team, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, with supervisory experience and knowledge of industrial operations. Benefits include health & dental coverage and pension matching. The position requires adaptability to various working conditions and the ability to work shifts.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Matching

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience in a chemical processing facility.
• Potash mill experience is a strong asset.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operating conditions and lead the team.
• Schedule, coach, train, and develop employees.
• Communicate efficiently between teams to enhance operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to optimize productivity.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.

Skills

Strong motivational skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Diploma or Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maximo

Pi

OIs

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management is a group of energetic and curious problem-solvers; we are currently looking for a Mill Supervisor to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we provide the variety of work, professional challenges, and incredible learning opportunities that come with contract-type work but in an environment where staff have targeted professional growth support, a diverse community of colleagues to lean on, health and dental benefits, and improved job security compared to contracting on one's own. We seek to create an environment where everyone can find success in a career they are passionate about while being compensated fairly and contributing to a better future.

The Mill Supervisor oversees day-to-day production activities to support the continuous operations of the potash facility. This includes all facets of production supervision namely management of hourly employees, material handling, product quality, safety, environmental, maintenance and projects. Assist with the implementation of process improvements and capital projects as needed. Support employee training and qualifications and serve as a liaison between management, operations, maintenance, and support groups. This position will work 12-hour shifts between days and nights, supervise a crew of 10 Mill Operators, and report directly to the Mill Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and environmentally sound operating conditions within equipment design parameters.
• Lead, Schedule, coach, train, and develop hourly employees as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing communication between hourly employees and management to ensure proper and efficient rail operation, product quality, allocation of resources, safety and environmental.
• Work with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot and address problems in the plant to maximize product and raw materials flow and safety.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements or capital projects.
• Responsible for conducting audits and inspections
• Review and authorize work permits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED with 5 years supervisory experience.
• Technical Diploma or Degree is considered an asset.
• Must have experience in an industrial or chemical processing facility.
• Potash mill experience is considered a strong asset.
• Strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Maximo, Pi, OIs is considered an asset.
• Facilities operate on a 24/7 continuous schedule. Ability to work rotating shifts (days and nights), holidays, and weekends is required.
• Candidates must be able to complete physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, climbing stairs, and moving materials.
• Candidates must be willing to adapt to both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, from hot summer conditions to cold winter environments.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Matching

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.