Job Description

Production Supervisor

Arbec Forest Products Inc. - Miramichi Division manufactures oriented strand board (OSB) for clients located throughout North America. They say location is everything; this is especially true when you are looking for a great place to live and work. Miramichi offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by beautiful natural resources and a number of activities for all ages.

Arbec Forest Products Inc. is looking for a Production Supervisor at its Miramichi plant. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the incumbent will primarily be responsible to oversee all activities including health & safety, environment, quality and production while maintaining good relations. This position will ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, ethical standards and applicable regulations and legislation.

Competencies:

Health and Safety Leadership; Accountability; Coaching; Conflict Management; Decision Making; Leadership; Managing Performance; Problem Solving; Results Orientation; Teamwork.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Ensure that safe work practices are being followed

- Oversee employee compliance with company policies and standards for safety, environment, quality, ethics, cost control, housekeeping, waste reduction and on-time delivery

- Plan the team's workload and flow

- Effectively convey company messages to the Team

- Manage workforce as per the Collective Agreement including Time Sheets, vacation, floaters, overtime, attendance, etc.

- Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations

- Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly

- Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis

- Participate in site and workplace inspections

- Conduct thorough incident investigations

- Administer disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and maintain proper documentation

- Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development

- Oversee departmental outputs, ensuring they meet safety, environment, production schedules and quality standards, as well as customer needs

- Address and follow-up on employee issues in a timely manner and in compliance with collective agreement

- Act as Incident Commander in emergency situations

- Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent

Skill Requirements:

- Degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing field related to the industry

- Five years of experience in a management role within a manufacturing setting

- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

- Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, collective agreements and policies

- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports

- Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals

- Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems

- Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations

Work Conditions:

- Work in an industrial setting

- Interaction with employees and management

- Operation of desktop computer and peripherals

- Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Arbec Forest Products Inc. offers an advantageous salary and range of benefits comparable to other companies in the same field.

Arbec Forest Products Inc. provides equal opportunity to all applicants; we will only contact those selected for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person