Job Description

Job Title: Supervisor

Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Have you ever envisioned yourself living and working in a beautiful location, where the lakes, rivers and forests seem endless? How about a region where home ownership is still affordable? Perhaps you're looking for a place to raise a family with small town values. Maybe you dreamed of driving your boat, ATV or snowmobile to work? We are perfectly situated just outside of the village of Madawaska, with a hospital, schools and shopping all within 20 minutes. Our team members enjoy their work life balance with access to over 100,000 acres of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve land and the endless recreational choices available.

Murray Brothers Lumber Company, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, is a modern outfit committed to producing high quality forestry products, including dimensional lumber, specialty products, and residuals. Working at Murray Brothers allows employees to work in a dynamic environment in one of the most beautiful places in Ontario. There is a reason over 30% of our team members have been with us for over 25 years!

At its core, Haliburton Forest is a sustainable multi-use private land stewardship company with operations that include guided tours, forestry, sawmilling, recreational trails, value-added manufacturing, ecological research, and much more. Through our work, we try to minimize our environmental impact as we manage private lands and operating assets on our own terms. We try to generate meaningful profits, but we do so in a manner that earns our social license and fulfills our land ethic. We try to balance sustainable forest management, manufacturing, tourism, research, and conservation all at the same time. We try to continuously improve, take risks, and grow our business, while setting a positive example for all our stakeholders.

Your Contribution

Our Madawaska Division is seeking talent to fill a Supervisor position.

Reporting directly to the Manager of Operations, the Supervisor is a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and technical abilities. The position holds shared responsibility for the daily operations and maintenance of assigned area, ensuring efficient production processes, and maintaining quality & safety standards. This position will be based in Madawaska at our Murray Brothers Lumber Company Division.

Compensation

- Your compensation will be negotiated during the interview process and is dependent upon candidate experience and qualifications. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Life Ballance

- Monday-Thursday: 6am to 3:30pm / Friday 6am-2:30pm

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct operations and relevant staff to meet operating targets Collaborate with production teams to ensure product feasibility and quality standards Assist with the develop and implementation of plans for assigned area, aligning with the company's overall business objectives. Uphold and enforce safety priorities and best practices at all times Assist with the management of operations in a manner that maximizes efficiency, production, quality and profitability Assist with quality control processes to support high product standards Complete administrative duties as assigned to ensure sound planning, smooth operations, effective maintenance, and compliance with all federal and provincial legislation and laws Enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all employees Maintain positive relationships with all employees and individuals, related to the business

Skills & Qualifications

The following criteria are the minimum qualifications required for this position. Training in some or all of the following fields:

High school diploma or equivalent Proven experience in sawmill & value added operations, with a focus on softwood Strong leadership and team management skills Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in the sawmill industry Sound communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in some or all of the following fields:

5 years, or more, in a supervisory role 8 years, or more, in the softwood sawmill industry

Other important characteristics include the following:

Demonstrates a high degree of safety consciousness: awareness of hazards and potential hazards and is diligent about adherence to health and safety procedures and practices Positive attitude and strong work ethic including the ability to recognize and react to urgent situations Self-motivated with strong organizational skills Strong communication both written and verbal Flexibility to work overtime as required Valid driver's license Takes pride in their attendance record Self-starter with the ability to identify priorities Lift up to 50lbs
If you have the above skills and are interested in filling this role, please submit your resume via Indeed or come visit Madawaska and drop it off at our office. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Murray Brothers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions at Murray Brothers are based on business needs, job requirements, and applicant qualifications. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, language, or membership in any other category protected by laws or regulations. Murray Brothers is fully dedicated to achieving and maintain a diverse and talented workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Madawaska, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Softwood Sawmill: 8 years (required) Leadership: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person