Production Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Chipman Parish; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Chipman, NB, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team at their Grand Lake Timber Sawmill. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial environment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include competitive salary, full health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Full benefits package

RRSP matching (5%)

Career development assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in industrial or production environment.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Available to work flexible hours (day and night shifts).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a production team of 16-20 employees.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Monitor productivity and adjust resources as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Training and development

Continuous improvement

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma/trade certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader who can lead people? Do you want to join a world-class team and take your career to the next level?

We are seeking a high-performance Production Supervisor to join our management team in our state-of-the-art Grand Lake Timber Sawmill facility located in Chipman, NB. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build their career in a rapidly growing, global company that can challenge you and enable you to reach your full potential. Candidates located in the Fredericton area or candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply (relocation support available).

Responsibilities

• Leadership, support, and direction to a production team of 16-20 employees
• Ensure quality, safety, engagement, and environmental standards are being met
• Monitor productivity throughout the shift and adjust tasks, resources, scheduling, or inputs so that production targets are met, and resources are used efficiently.
• Training and development for team members
• Support continuous improvement efforts (get suggestions, report problems, lead team problem solving sessions, coach problem resolution)
• Administrative support such as scheduling personnel, submitting weekly payroll, and daily reporting

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma/trade certification, preferably in industrial technology or engineering , forestry, business administration, or management
• Ideal candidates will possess 4+ years of supervisory experience along with the demonstrated ability to lead a team. Experience with in an industrial or production environment is preferred.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to top performance in a safe work environment
• Demonstrate the ability and interest to take part in additional training and take on progressively more responsible roles within the organization.
• Available to work flexible hours (day and night shifts)

Benefits

You will receive:

• Competitive base salary and production bonus
• Full benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and ST/LT Disability Insurance
• RRSP matching (5%)
• Career development & education reimbursement assistance
• Leading in-house leadership development and technical training
• Other apprenticeship, internship, & coop support and opportunities available
• Relocation assistance (if required)