Supervisor, Production

Green First Forest Products; Hearst; On-site; CAD 80,253 - 98,792; Full time

Job summary

GreenFirst Forest Products in Hearst, ON, invites applications for a Production Supervisor to oversee shift activities, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency in a safe environment.

The role requires strong leadership, 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, and the ability to work in a unionized setting. Fluency in English and French is an asset; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years in related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, constructive feedback.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise teams in a unionized environment.
• Computer literate with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Leadership skills demonstrated in team settings.
• Bilingual: English & French an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe workplace and support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient, and engaged team; provide career development.
• Coach and mentor employees to maximize performance.
• Maintain communications to keep team informed on mill priorities.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and labor relations.
• Report to the Superintendent, Production.
• Maximize materials, labour and equipment use to meet production targets.
• Identify training needs related to health, safety and environment.
• Ensure product quality through inspections and collaboration with QA/Technical.
• Work with Maintenance to optimize shift maintenance efficiency.
• Propose changes to improve production procedures and quality.
• Review reports to plan own activities and shift work.
• Ensure compliance with company rules, policies and health/safety laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Leadership

Bilingual EN/FR

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

GreenFirst is looking for a Production Supervisor to supervise all shift activities to obtain optimum productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness in a safe working environment.

Position

Supervisor, Production

Location

Hearst, ON

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 and provide career development opportunities.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Report to the Superintendent, Production.
• Supervise section and site production operations where required by maximizing materials, labour and equipment use to achieve or exceed production and quality targets as well as financial objectives (cost control and reduction).
• Supervise, direct and coach employees to help them achieve their maximum level of effectiveness; identify and meet training needs pertaining to their job, health and safety and the environment.
• Ensure that product quality complies with specifications by making required inspections and working with the Customer Service and Technical Department to develop programs.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisors (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimum performance and efficiency of shift maintenance work (mechanical and electrical).
• Identify, recommend and/or implement changes to improve production procedures, equipment performance, working conditions and product quality to increase the section’s efficiency.
• Review production, quality control, maintenance, downtime and statistical reports and work orders to ensure optimum planning of own activities.
• Ensure that employees comply with Company rules, policies, programs, and procedures as well as all health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Perform all shift administrative duties (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, accidents, performance, training employee turnover, environment, etc.) in compliance with the labour agreement in force.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 years in related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem solving.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise teams in a unionized environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Must be computer literate, including a strong knowledge with MS Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Leadership Skills
• Bilingual: English & French (An Asset)

Salary Range: $80,253 – $98, 792 annually.

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

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Produits forestiers GreenFirst est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à fournir des pratiques d'emploi accessibles qui sont conformes à la Loi sur l'Accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario (LAPHO). Si vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour handicap à n'importe quelle étape du processus de recrutement, veuillez l'indiquer dans votre candidature. Produits forestiers GreenFirst est fortement engagé envers l'inclusion et la diversité au sein de sa communauté et accueille tous les candidats, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter: les minorités visibles, toutes les religions et ethnies, les personnes handicapées, les personnes LGBTQ et toutes les autres personnes susceptibles de contribuer à la diversification de idées.