Superintendent - Production / Surintendant(e) de la Production

Green First Forest Products; Hearst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable forest management as a Superintendent of Production. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring the efficient operation of sawmill and planer mill processes while maintaining high-quality standards. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize resource utilization, and uphold safety and compliance standards. If you're passionate about the environment and possess strong leadership and analytical skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Embrace the opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in production is required.
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a motivated team to ensure high-quality production.
• Establish production schedules and manage operations for profitability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Supervisory Experience

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

College Diploma

University Degree

Job description

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Superintendent – Production

Location: Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Superintendent to plan, organize and direct operations (sawmill and planer mill) to ensure consistent production of high-quality products at the lowest possible cost and to also maintain the alignment of the sawmill and planning mills with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework, working within the concept of optimizing the overall profitability of the site.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Reports to: General Manager
• Establish the production schedules and coordinate manufacturing operations in cooperation with the various departments to ensure that product quality meets specifications.
• Manage operations with a focus on maintaining or reducing the annual budget and generating an optimal profit margin on converted products.
• Optimize use of human resources by promoting good labour relations, sound training, health, safety and environmental practices to maximize efficiency.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets and financial objectives (cost control and reduction).
• Keep production schedules up-to-date to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, specifications and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Implement manufacturing of value-added products.
• Collaborate with other staff to develop and implement processes for continuous improvement in quality and production.
• Promote sound management and ensure that training needs of operations are identified and completed.
• Comply with Company rules, policies, programs and procedures as well as all health, safety and environmental legislation.
• In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years Supervisory experience in Production.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• A college diploma or university degree would be an asset.
• English, spoken and written, French would be considered an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.