Sawmill Operations Lead: Safety, Lean & Growth

J.D. Irving, Limited; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial firm located in Truro, Canada, is seeking an experienced manager to lead a production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and operations, with at least 4 years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include driving performance improvements, ensuring safety and quality standards, and overseeing process enhancement initiatives. Candidates will receive a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and production bonus

Full benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

RRSP matching (5%)

Career development & tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of managerial/supervisory experience within an industrial or production environment.
• Proven commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a production team of up to 100 employees.
• Support the Site Mill Manager in improving safety, quality, and production.
• Oversee process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Project management

Coaching

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma/trade certification in relevant fields

Job description

A leading industrial firm located in Truro, Canada, is seeking an experienced manager to lead a production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and operations, with at least 4 years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include driving performance improvements, ensuring safety and quality standards, and overseeing process enhancement initiatives. Candidates will receive a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.