Production Supervisor

You’re an outstanding leader. A negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. You’re an excellent leader of people with exceptional communication and project management skills - why wouldn’t we want you?!

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be working for one of the largest and best-managed forestry companies in the world as you apply your skills to our daily manufacturing activities. Canfor is deeply engaged in innovation and technology, so you will be utilizing cutting-edge systems for tracking, reporting, and root cause analysis of safety, quality, cost, and result delivery.  You’ll be responsible for helping to maximize product quality and profits by optimizing production standards and your strong attention to detail will come into play as you prepare budgets, manage costs, and provide support to various administrative and potentially environmental management activities. 

This is a tremendous opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals in a world-class Wood Products Manufacturing facillity. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing operations on assigned shift(s) that achieve/meet requirements for safety, environment, quality. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, you will contribute to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies, and productivity.

What you will do

• You will: Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example and ensuring the team follows all policies, procedures, practices and Occupational Health & Safety regulations
• You will: Address unsafe conditions as required
• You will: Identify opportunities to improve and look for opportunities to reduce cost, while safely meeting production targets
• You will: Coach, train and support team members to maximize performance
• You will: Foster a culture of open communication with employees in all departments and at all levels
• You will: Engage all employees to provide valuable input into work processes and systems
• You will: Ensure the timely implementation of key Corporate and operational initiatives

Much like yourself, Canfor doesn’t compromise.  Our Supervisors are ambassadors of their people and of the company itself.  If you’re going to be successful here, you’re going to understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to our safety culture. 

You bring several years of supervisory experience in a unionized, industrial environment and, for bonus points, a trade qualification. What will really put you over the top is your willingness to get out from behind the desk, balancing your professionalism and confidence with a dash of humility. If this describes you, Canfor is the right fit for you.  Come find out why Canfor is consistently rated amongst BC’s best employers.  At Canfor, we’re innovators in the forest products industry and if you are too, it’s time to grow your career working alongside some of the best and brightest in the business.

The salary range for this position is: $88,500.00-$110,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.