Job Description

Reporting to the Operational Manager, the Production Supervisor will lead a dedicated team, to drive operational success, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. As the Supervisor, you will join a high-performing team at a modern, technologically advanced sawmill facility. You will work alongside your team to motivate and enhance their capabilities through effective performance management addressing key performance indicators, training, and team development. The salary range for this role will be $70,000 - $100,000.

If you’re ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, we want you on our team!

• Lead and engage a high-performance team of 20-25 productions workers in achieving target performance indicators
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor productivity throughout the shift and adjust tasks, resources, scheduling, or inputs so that production targets are met, and resources are used efficiently.
• Training and development for team members.
• Administrative support such as scheduling personnel, submitting weekly payroll, and daily reporting.

• Post-secondary degree/diploma/trade certification, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, forestry, business administration, or management would be an asset
• Ideal candidates will possess supervisory experience along with the demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Experience working within an industrial or production environment is preferred.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Committed to top performance in a safe work environment.
• Available to work flexible rotational day and night shifts

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.