Supervisor, Production

The activity of Green First 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.

Green First 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.

• Live up to Green First'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.

• 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.

• 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)

Please Note:

This posting represents an active vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in any part of Green First’s recruitment or hiring processes.

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

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

Green First 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. Green First 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…