Production Supervisor

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

 Are you a results-driven leader who can lead people? 

 Do you want to join a world-class team and take your career to the next level?

 We are seeking a high-performance Production Supervisor to join our management team in our state-of-the-art Grand Lake Timber Sawmill facility located in Chipman, NB.  This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build their career in a rapidly growing, global company that can challenge you and enable you to reach your full potential. Candidates located in the Fredericton area or candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply (relocation support available).

 Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, the Production Supervisor drives on-site employee performance towards the achievement of company business objectives relating to safety, productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and efficiency.  The Production Supervisor achieves results through others by providing clear communication, effective coaching, and addressing employee concerns to promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and strong engagement. As the Supervisor, you will work alongside your team to motivate and enhance their capabilities through effective performance management addressing key performance indicators, training, and team development.

 You will bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma/trade certification, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, forestry, business administration, or management
• Ideal candidates will possess 4+ years of supervisory experience along with the demonstrated ability to lead a team.  Experience with in an industrial or production environment is preferred.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to top performance in a safe work environment
• Demonstrate the ability and interest to take part in additional training and take on progressively more responsible roles within the organization.
• Available to work flexible hours (day and night shifts)

You will deliver:

• Leadership, support, and direction to a production team of 16-20 employees
• Ensure quality, safety, engagement, and environmental standards are being met
• Monitor productivity throughout the shift and adjust tasks, resources, scheduling, or inputs so that production targets are met, and resources are used efficiently.
• Training and development for team members
• Support continuous improvement efforts (get suggestions, report problems, lead team problem solving sessions, coach problem resolution)
• Administrative support such as scheduling personnel, submitting weekly payroll, and daily reporting

You will receive:

·       Competitive base salary and production bonus

·       Full benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and ST/LT Disability Insurance

·       RRSP matching (5%)

·       Career development & education reimbursement assistance

·       Leading in-house leadership development and technical training

·       Other apprenticeship, internship, & coop support and opportunities available

·       Relocation assistance (if required)

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online. 

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To learn more about our products and services, click here. 

About J.D. Irving

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results.  With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

Founded in 1882, J. D. Irving, Limited is a large, diversified enterprise based in Saint John, New Brunswick with a team of over 19,000 (FTE) in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries.