Production Superintendent

Production Superintendent, Ostrom (Gogama), Ontario

When you join our team as a Production Superintendent, reporting to the Mill Manager, you will be an engaging safety
leader who will manage a highly motivated team in a technical and fast-paced
manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for the safe and
effective management of all production areas of the operation.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain the highest standards for safety performance and lead with an impeccable personal example and a well-communicated vision.
  • Manage all production activities to meet various business objectives, including key elements such as product quality, productivity, recovery, conversion cost, housekeeping, etc.
  • Ensure operations fulfill all environmental standards and requirements.
  • Liaise with the log procurement team to ensure an effective, collaborative approach is used to drive system value.
  • Liaise with the sales department to ensure product alignment.
  • Work in conjunction with maintenance staff to maximize machine center performance. Assist in maintenance prioritization and planning activities.
  • Provide technical and management advice to direct reports & team members.
  • Create an environment of continuous improvement that utilizes a fact-based approach to pursuing business excellence. Ensure that targets and objectives are communicated to all processing personnel.
  • Partner with process control leadership to drive superior results in value creation.
  • Create and sustain an environment that values employees and engages them in fully contributing to the objectives of the business.
  • Manage departmental forecasts, budgets and spending.
  • Provide leadership and support for capital projects.

What You Offer

  • Thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing including equipment and processes
  • Strong understanding of lumber products
  • Post-secondary education is preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sawmill and planer mill operations at the supervisor and/or superintendent level
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical abilities and working knowledge of sawmill processes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment
  • Detail and results oriented
  • Ability to function under pressure
  • Strong business focus and the ability to think tactically and strategically

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

  • Extended Health & Dental

  • Short Term Disability Insurance

  • Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance

  • RRSP Matching Plan

  • Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Paid Vacation

  • Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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