Production Team Lead Jobs

This position is the Fifth Supervisor and will act as resource and a back-up supervisor to the four crews. This position will provide shift coverage for Supervisors who are absent for any reason. Therefore, you will become familiar with and work with all four crews. If you are not providing shift relief coverage, then you are working on special projects as assigned by the Production Manager. The regular schedule will be Monday to Friday but will change frequently to a shift rotation (including days, nights, and week-ends) to cover for absences.

The Production Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager and is accountable for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the Mill while on shift. This is accomplished by supervising employees; organizing and monitoring work-flow; communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Minimizes cost through efficient use of materials and human resources.
• Achieves production levels by developing and directing safe and efficient team members.
• Accountable for product meeting defined quality standards on shift.
• Maintains and develops good team member relationships.
• Maintains an effective safety program within the crew.
• Completes special projects while not covering shift
• Promptly identifies and addresses unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Manages team accountability including coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees;
• Increases quality and production through experimentation and increasing knowledge.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures, determines work around and reports deficiencies and problems to Production Manager
• Minimizes downtime by verifying that equipment is maintained.
• Accountable for ensuring shifts operate at full complement and ensures shifts are properly resourced including maximizing effectiveness through cross-training etc.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or heavy industry experience
• Flexibility in schedule as needed
• A positive attitude, ability to work safely, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and willingness to learn
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude
• The motivation to learn new skills and advance into progressive technical/leadership roles
• Experience supervising teams / crews

Location Summary:

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border. We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario and situated half-way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The lifestyle of the Rainy River District embraces outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country. Our communities are family friendly, safe, and prioritize a genuine work / life balance.

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products. West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.