Production Supervisor
Williams Lake, B.C.
Tolko leaders are key to our success. Our leaders are committed to living the Tolko values, developing and engaging their people, and enabling their teams to deliver results. If you’re a leader at heart, have manufacturing experience and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for two Production Supervisors, to join our redesigned, modern lumber mill located near Williams Lake, British Columbia. Our Lakeview Division safely and sustainably produces over 230 million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, lumber recovery, and production efficiency.
- Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a lumber manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on safety and reliability.
- Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts.
- Experience in building and developing a positive team environment.
- Post-secondary education in forestry, sawmill business or industrial wood processing would be considered an asset.
We value diversity at Tolko and know experience and knowledge come in many forms so even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We’d love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role, you will:
- Live the Tolko values with an emphasis on safety, respect, progressiveness, integrity, open communication and profit.
- Develop and empower your team to deliver results.
- Provide direction and leadership to a production crew.
- Ensure production targets and schedules are met as forecasted by monitoring production schedules, tracking progress and making adjustments as needed.
- Ensure efficiency and quality in lumber products manufacturing.
- Promote a culture of safety by ensuring work is performed in accordance with company policies and procedures and that risks are identified and mitigated.
- Build strong labor relations and maintain effective communication.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $79,500 to $106,000 per year.
- You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and retirement plan come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates have been selected.
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About Williams Lake
Located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Williams Lake has a population of over 11,000 people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore; Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, and boating, just to name a few. Williams Lake also has a local airport that flies to various areas outside the region. The town offers a family friendly aquatic center, 3 ice rinks, recreational programs, multiple fitness centers, yoga studios, golf course, restaurants and many more amenities. Whatever your preference, Williams Lake will have something to keep you and your family entertained all year long.
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