Production Supervisor

Stella-Jones; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Annual Bonus Program

RRSP with company match

Stock Purchase Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones seeks a Production Supervisor at our Kirkland, Ontario facility to oversee daily production activities and shaving requirements. You will coordinate schedules, manage employees, support inventory, and ensure safety and operational standards are met.

The role targets an organized, solutions-oriented professional comfortable in a fast-paced industrial environment, reporting to the Director of Operations and collaborating with sales and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of related production or industrial experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Ontario health and safety standards.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare yard work orders and production schedules.
• Manage yard stock transfers.
• Coordinate pole schedules, including framing, cutbacks, recalls, drying, and treating.
• Work with the outside sales team to support customer orders.
• Coordinate off-sales activities.
• Participate in cycle counts and annual inventory counts.
• Identify safety issues and implement effective solutions.
• Schedule third-party inspection requirements.
• Manage and direct production employees.
• Ensure employee hours are entered accurately into the payroll system.

Skills

Lead & motivate staff

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Stella-Jones is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities and shaving requirements at our Kirkland, Ontario facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will coordinate production schedules, manage employees, support inventory activities, and help ensure that operational and safety requirements are met.

This role is well suited to an experienced production professional who is organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare yard work orders and production schedules.
• Manage yard stock transfers.
• Coordinate pole schedules, including framing, cutbacks, recalls, drying, and treating.
• Work with the outside sales team to support customer orders.
• Coordinate off-sales activities.
• Participate in cycle counts and annual inventory counts.
• Actively participate in the Health and Safety Committee.
• Identify safety issues and implement effective solutions.
• Schedule third-party inspection requirements.
• Manage and direct production employees.
• Ensure employee hours are entered accurately into the payroll system.
• Complete payroll reports and other required documentation.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and operational reports.
• Assist with annual budgeting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of related production or industrial experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of utility pole and customer standards is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ontario health and safety standards.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time and stress-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, sales, and other internal teams.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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