Production Supervisor – Belledune, New Brunswick
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 CAD
Lead Operations. Drive Results. Build Your Career.
At Interfor, we believe great leaders make a measurable
impact on safety, production, quality, and team performance. We’re looking for
a bilingual (English/French) Production Supervisor to join our Belledune
operation and play a critical role in leading our production team, optimizing
operational performance, and driving continuous improvement across the mill.
This role is based on responsibilities overseeing planer operations, safety, quality,
and production performance.
Whether you currently work in a sawmill, manufacturing
facility, mining operation, food processing plant, or another industrial
environment, this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your
decisions directly influence operational success and business results.
Candidates with industrial/manufacturing experience and supervisory background
are specifically sought.
Why Join Interfor?
Interfor is one of the world’s largest lumber producers,
operating mills and value-added facilities across Canada and the United States.
Through ongoing investments in our people and operations, we offer
opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and professional
growth. Additional company information is available on www.interfor.com
What We Offer
- Competitive
annual salary of $80,000 – $90,000 CAD - Group
Benefits Plan (Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Health, Dental,
& Vision Care) - Virtual Healthcare Mobile App
- RRSP &
Employee Purchase Plan Matching Programs - Employee
& Family Assistance Program - Ongoing
career development and advancement opportunities - A
supportive, team-oriented culture focused on safety and operational
excellence
About the Role
As the Production Supervisor, you will provide frontline
leadership for a team of approximately 12 hourly employees while overseeing
day-to-day production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible
for achieving production targets, maintaining high quality standards,
supporting reliability and operational performance, and ensuring a strong
safety culture across the operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will spend time
on the production floor coaching employees, removing obstacles, driving
accountability, and partnering closely with maintenance and operational teams
to maximize uptime and performance. The role involves supporting the crew
directly, conducting safety audits, monitoring product quality, and
collaborating with maintenance and electrical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead
and promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching,
audits, and compliance initiatives. - Oversee
daily production activities to ensure operational targets are achieved
safely and efficiently. - Take
ownership of operational performance, product quality, and continuous
improvement initiatives. - Support
equipment reliability and production consistency by partnering closely
with maintenance teams. - Identify
opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize product
recovery and value. - Ensure
lumber products consistently meet customer specifications and quality
standards. - Supervise,
coach, develop, and support production employees to achieve individual and
team success. - Foster
a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous
learning. - Complete
operational reporting, issue tracking, and administrative
responsibilities.
What We’re Looking For – Required Qualifications
- Bilingual
in English and French (mandatory). - Minimum
2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, sawmill, mining,
food processing, or related production environment. - Minimum
1 year of experience leading people in a Team Lead, Lead Hand, Supervisor,
or similar leadership role. - Strong
leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Excellent
problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities. - Comfortable
working in a fast-paced, physically active industrial environment. - Strong
computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel.
Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on leader who enjoys supporting your team on
the floor, building strong relationships, and driving performance through
coaching and accountability. You thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment,
can adapt to changing priorities, and are committed to safety, quality, and
operational excellence. Candidates should be approachable, willing to learn,
and comfortable supporting a diverse workforce.
Schedule: 2-2-3
rotation schedule (day or night shifts based on operational requirements
and business needs)
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a bilingual production leader looking to grow your
career with a company that values safety, operational excellence, and employee
development, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and help lead the future of manufacturing at
Interfor.
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.