Production Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineered wood products is seeking a full-time Production Supervisor in Kenora, Ontario. The role involves ensuring safety, leading production teams, and optimizing operations in a non-union environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Annual Incentive Program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety and provides shift leadership.
• Plans and schedules production activities.
• Works with maintenance for preventative maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Integrity

Computer Skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Weyerhaeuser's (Engineered Lumber Products) Timberstrand manufacturing Plant, located on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario, is currently seeking permanent full-time Production Supervisor. Our plant manufactures the high strength engineered wood product Timberstrand in a 24/7 operations, non-union, manufacturing environment. We believe that the key to our success lies within our people, and we value the diversity of people and ideas. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Kenora is situated on beautiful Lake of the Woods in the heart of some of the most scenic wilderness in Ontario. With a population of 16,500 the city offers excellent recreational opportunities at your doorstep. Kenora is North America’s premier boating destination. We are the connection to Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands. For more information and 30 great reasons to call Kenora home, please visitwww.kenora.ca

We offer a competitive total compensation and flexible benefits package.

Key Functions:

• Promotes and demonstrates a strong focus on safety at all times
• Provides all aspects of shift leadership to production, promoting the concepts of team work and associate involvement
• Supports a respectful environment and encourages a positive attitude and cooperation within own team, as well as other departments within the plant
• Provides planning and scheduling of production activites in conjunction with other shift supervisors
• Assures the optimization of production effectiveness in the areas of safety, plant uptime, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, etc
• Works cooperatively with maintenance to promote and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Deals effectively with numerous priorities and issues and has the ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Interfaces with the Leadership Team to assure overall unit effectiveness

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education studies is an asset
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and conduct all transactions in an ethical manner
• Strong computer skills
• Commitment to a diverse work environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritze and handle multiple tasks, initiatives, and willingness to take on challenges
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and deal effectively with challenging situations
• Previous experience in an industrial facility would be an asset
• Previous supervisory experience in a progressive team environment would be an asset
• Wood manufacturing leadership experience would be an asset

Requirements:Training

• Successful applicants wil be provided with leadership support and training

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,500 - $128,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement : Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products:

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.