Production Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Brunswick is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Grand Lake Timber Sawmill. This role involves leading a team of 16-20 employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in an industrial setting and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and full benefits package offered, along with relocation assistance if needed.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Full benefits package

RRSP matching (5%)

Career development assistance

Relocation assistance if required

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in industrial technology or management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team of 16-20 employees.
• Monitor productivity and adjust resources as needed.
• Provide training and support for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Training and Development

Safety Standards Commitment

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)