Production Supervisor - Superviseur de la production

Columbia Forest Products; Hearst; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits package

Stability – long-term employment

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Hearst, Ontario is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the shop floor. You will lead the team, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety, quality and timely production to meet client expectations.

The role requires previous supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus the ability to communicate effectively in French and English and to work a flexible schedule. Join a long‑standing company focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/leadership in production or manufacturing
• Understanding of Lean Systems
• Ability to manage unionized workers
• Communicate efficiently in both French and English
• Flexible schedule and safe work habits

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operations on the shop floor to meet targets.
• Apply Lean Systems to improve efficiency and quality.
• Manage unionized workers and ensure safe work habits.
• Communicate effectively in both French and English.
• Maintain production targets, quality, and client service.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Systems

Bilingual French/English

Unionized workforce

Job description

Job Category: Operational Leadership

Requisition Number: PRODU004799

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hearst, ON P0L1N0, CAN

Description

Columbia Forest Products is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee their operations at the Hearst, Ontario facility. Increase your responsibility, influence and career satisfaction through a role where you can make a real difference on the floor. Experience the enjoyment that comes from helping others grow personally and professionally within Lean Systems.

Some of the benefits to you:

• Competitive compensation
• A great benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, etc.
• Stability – company has been in business 60 years, and employees stick around for the long term
• Cutting edge technology – Enjoy working with one of the most state‑of‑the‑art companies in the industry
• Quality products – you represent first‑class …

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Previous supervisory/leadership in experience in production or manufacturing
• Understanding of Lean Systems
• Ability to manage unionized workers;
• Communicate efficiently in both French and English;
• Able to work within a flexible schedule (shift work, during the week, during the weekend, etc.);
• Capacity to cope with adversity;
• Have safe work habits all while working to attain production targets, quality, and client service.
• Ability to make functional analysis, solve problems, and make decisions;
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience in wood products, plywood, or veneer preferred, but not required

You do not want to miss out on this excellent opportunity.

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