Production Supervisor
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
$85,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
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- Pay
- $85,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Production Supervisor, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Step into a leadership role
where you’ll drive operational excellence and shape the future of mill
production. As Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a team, optimize processes, and
ensure top-quality output in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is
your opportunity to make a real impact, develop your skills, and grow with a
leading organization.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and
qualifications, with an expected range of $85,000 – $100,000 (CAD) per
year. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow,
and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- RRSP matching
- Employee Share Purchase Program matching
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage
What You’ll Do
- Safety: Champion safety standards, lead by example, and ensure compliance across all operations.
- Performance: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize product quality and recovery.
- Quality: Oversee manufacturing quality, ensuring products meet specifications and customer expectations.
- Teamwork: Engage and support production and maintenance workers to achieve targets and address challenges.
- Culture: Foster open communication and support excellence throughout the team.
What You Offer
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and support teams in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience: 3 years in sawmill, planer, or related operations (preferred), with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Technical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; computer competency, especially in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with lumber manufacturing, machine maintenance, and process optimization is an asset.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com.
Sault Ste. Marie is a dynamic city on the shores of the St. Marys River, offering stunning waterfront views and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy affordable housing, strong educational institutions, and a growing economy supported by forestry and manufacturing. With its rich cultural heritage and access to nature, “the Soo” is perfect for those seeking a balanced lifestyle.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Responsibilities
The Production Supervisor will lead a team to optimize mill operations while ensuring high safety standards and product quality. They are responsible for identifying productivity improvements, reducing costs, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sawmill or related operations, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required, along with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Leadership
- Operational excellence
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Manufacturing quality
- Team management
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Lumber manufacturing
- Machine maintenance
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus
- Vacation
- RRSP matching
- Employee share purchase program matching
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Production Supervisor
- Sawmill
- Planer
- Manufacturing
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Standards
- Process Optimization
- Lumber Manufacturing
- Machine Maintenance
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Control
- Productivity
- Cost Reduction
- Forestry