Fabrication Supervisor

Our company:

At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.

Role and Objectives:

The Fabrication Supervisor plays a key leadership role in our new, state‑of‑the‑art modular construction facility, helping drive a modern, innovative approach to building. This position leads the modular team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with exceptional craftsmanship.

As a champion of innovation and continuous improvement, the Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily production activities, optimizes workflows, and helps shape new solutions that move modular construction forward. This role is hands‑on, dynamic, and integral to producing high‑quality, custom modular components that meet precise project specifications and support a new era of construction excellence.

Responsibilities:

Supervision and Leadership:

• Supervise day to day operations of all workstations within the modular facility.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Responsible for all aspects of performance management, from setting clear expectations to evaluating performance, and initiating corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate and prioritize production schedules in alignment with project delivery timelines.
• Coordinates activities across multiple production stations and trade groups to ensure seamless workflow, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure on‑time product delivery.
• Understand and ensure team understanding of all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and organizational policies and procedures.
• Development of Safe Work Procedures, SOPs, and other operating documents, to ensure consistent products, and transfer of knowledge.

Team Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of Kalesnikoff employees and subcontracted trades to ensure high performance and quality outcomes.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused team culture.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure production of quality products in alignment with Kalesnikoff’s world-class standards.
• Support Modular Sales and Project Management Team in terms of technical questions.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Team to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials onsite.

Solution Focus:

• Troubleshoot production issues, collaborating with multiple stakeholders as needed.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance workflow, efficiency, and product quality.
• Interpret shop drawings, 3D models (BIM/CAD), and fabrication files to guide modular builds.

Quality Control & Results:

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality assurance protocols, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure the efficient use of labour, machines and materials used by modular staff.
• Maintain accurate records of materials usage, production outputs, and performance metrics.
• Maintain industry leading quality across all product lines. Ensure product quality is aligned and consistent across all production shifts.
• Ensure adherence to and meet all applicable local codes and project-specific certification requirements to the project being built.
• Ensure all third-party components and materials are installed as per supplier’s recommendations/instructions.

Requirements:

Education:

• Post-secondary education in construction, manufacturing carpentry or a related field.
• Red Seal Carpentry is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, preferably industry related.
• Experience working with engineered wood products would be an asset.
• Proven history in safety excellence.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to read fabrication plans and blueprints .
• Knowledge of wood manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and delegation skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Previous scheduling and payroll experience is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in all situations.

Work Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to dust and fumes.
• Exposure to industrial noise, moving equipment, and overlapping work-zones.
• Occasional safety lockouts and access to equipment.
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 75 or more lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to hear, and talk, on/off radio in an industrial setting.
• Occasional climbing and carrying.

Compensation Package:

• Salary: $87,200.00 - $109,000.00 (Dependent on experience)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
• Team building and social events.
• Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance.
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kalesnikoff.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.