Sawmill Production Supervisor

Conifex Timber Inc.; Mackenzie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company is seeking a Sawmill Production Supervisor in Mackenzie, BC. You will lead a team to ensure efficient operations and maintain quality. Responsibilities include managing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and providing employee training. Located in a community offering excellent outdoor recreation and amenities, this role provides a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a sawmill and/or planer mill environment.
• Demonstrated strength in safety leadership and employee development.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of hourly employees to meet production goals.
• Coordinate workflows and manage shift performance within budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Supervision in a sawmill environment

Safety leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team-building

Performance management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As the Sawmill Production Supervisor, you will lead a team of hourly employees to ensure efficient operations, meet production goals, and maintain high standards in quality and recovery. You will coordinate workflows, optimize processes, and manage shift performance—all while staying within approved budgets. In this role, you are also responsible for fostering a safe and productive work environment. This includes supervising safety practices, providing leadership and training, and ensuring full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company policies. You will be required to work both day and afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of hourly employees to meet production goals and maintain quality and recovery standards.
• Coordinate workflows, optimize processes, and manage shift performance within approved budgets.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment, supervise safety practices, and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a sawmill and/or planer mill environment.
• Demonstrated strength in safety leadership, employee development, and team supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Strong understanding of performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of optimization equipment and related processes.
• Proven business acumen with the ability to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to evolving internal and external business conditions.
• Highly effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Extras

Living in Mackenzie, BC: The Ultimate Work-Life Balance Mackenzie is more than just a place to work—it’s a place to live and thrive. Imagine living in a safe, family-oriented community surrounded by the best of northern British Columbia’s outdoor recreation, all while enjoying affordable housing and excellent amenities. Mackenzie offers:

• Outdoor Recreation: Skiing at Power King, world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, and access to an extensive year-round trail system.
• Active Community: A recreational center with a pool, arena, and more, plus modern schools and health facilities right on your doorstep.
• Proximity: Located just a 2-hour drive from Prince George, with easy access to the University of Northern B.C. and an international airport.