Production Team Leader

Tolko Industries Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wood products industry is seeking a Production Team Leader for their High Prairie OSB Division. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and production experience. This role includes optimizing productivity, ensuring safety, and managing staffing levels. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Excellent Benefits

Retirement Plan

Relocation Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, wood products preferred.
• 2-3 years experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to meet production targets and optimize productivity.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Grade 12

Post-secondary Education

Supervisory Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

High Prairie, Alberta

Our Production Team Leaders build the foundation of our business. They engage their teams, keep employees safe, and ensure operations run smoothly! If you’re a leader at heart, have production experience, and want to make a real impact, come join us!

We’re looking for a Production Team Leader to join our High Prairie OSB Division, located in High Prairie, Alberta. Our mill is undergoing an exciting major rebuild and modernization, including the commissioning of a new continuous press, which will make us the most modern mill in North America.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Completion of grade 12
• Completion of post-secondary education is an asset
• Completion of a supervisory or leadership certificate is an asset
• 3 – 5 years experience within a manufacturing setting, with wood products manufacturing preferred
• 2 – 3 years experience leading a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

We value diversity at Tolko and recognize that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications, please apply. We’d love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

Your ideal workday will include:

• Finding solutions and meeting goals, while optimizing productivity and recovery
• Leading by example, inspiring, and coaching your team to prioritize safety
• Meeting production targets, budgets, and managing staffing levels
• Using your knowledge of OSB manufacturing and attention to detail to identify and report maintenance and safety issues
• Applying your organizational, planning, and communication skills to prepare for challenges
• Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook effectively on the job

What’s in it for you?

• Taking on an exciting challenge with supportive team members
• earning a competitive salary based on your skills and experience, plus an additional northern allowance. The expected base salary range is $79,500 - $106,000 per year.
• Eligibility for Tolko’s bonus program
• Access to excellent benefits and our retirement plan
• Potential relocation support, including community connections, so you can live and play where you work
• Support for continued development through on-the-job and classroom training, as well as tuition and membership fee reimbursement
• Being part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment

If you want to work in a sustainable, future-focused industry, there’s no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years, with a focus on sustainable forest management for future generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.

Curious about what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear from our employees!

About High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a vibrant community with extensive natural assets. Outdoor activities abound, and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds. We acknowledge that High Prairie is on the traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, and Métis peoples. Watch this video to learn more about the community and why life is better here.

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