production supervisor – wood products manufacturing

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Sawmill
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Lumber / forestry industry
• Planing mill

Tasks

• Prepare and submit reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules
• Train or arrange for training
• Oversee safety of operations
• Recommend personnel actions
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Supervision

• Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
• Other products machine operators
• 16-20 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Types of systems

• Kilns

Security and safety

• Drug test
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks / shares

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program