Stella-Jones
Manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products for utilities, industrial, and residential markets.
Production Supervisor
Supervises production shift, schedules staff, ensures quality, safety and efficiency.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Production Shift Supervisor oversees shift-level operations, ensuring safe, productive material processing and adherence to production schedules. The role requires coordination with other functions and accurate record-keeping to support timely delivery of products. In addition to supervising frontline activities, the supervisor manages staff through performance evaluations, time-off approvals, training, disciplinary actions, and involvement in hiring processes. • Supervise crews processing materials to meet customer specifications safely. • Analyze work orders, estimate labor hours, and develop production schedules. • Assign equipment and personnel to optimize material flow and cost efficiency. • Calculate required inventory levels and requisition supplies according to production plans. • Communicate product specifications and job orders to workers, assigning duties accordingly. • Coordinate quality-control inspections to ensure compliance with standards. • Adjust work procedures as needed to meet schedule demands and improve efficiency. • Develop and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. • Recommend changes to working conditions and equipment usage to increase shop efficiency. • Resolve work problems and assist staff in problem-solving. • Maintain time and production records and support the safety program. • Conduct performance evaluations, create improvement plans, and approve paid time-off. • Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and disciplinary actions. • Interview and select candidates for open positions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸production scheduling
- ▸inventory management
- ▸quality control
- ▸process improvement
- ▸staff supervision
- ▸shift operations
What You Bring
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, supervisory background in wood products or manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with standard office software. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 2‑4 years relevant experience. • Supervisory experience in wood products or similar manufacturing environments. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities. • Proficiency with email, spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and presentation software.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸supervisory
- ▸wood manufacturing
- ▸problem solving
- ▸analytical
- ▸office software
Benefits
Stella-Jones provides a comprehensive benefits suite, including multiple medical plans, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance, paid vacation, holidays, competitive pay with bonus potential, a 401(k) match, stock purchase options, and career advancement opportunities. • Choice of three medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D coverage. • Long-term disability, employee assistance program, 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays. • Competitive salary, annual bonus opportunity, and 401(k) with 150% match on the first 4% of contributions. • Company-stock purchase option and clear career advancement pathways. • Employment security as an essential workplace.
Work Environment
Onsite