What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Canfor?
The Opportunity:Posting ID: 27741 Position Type: Regular City: El Dorado, AR, United States Location: El Dorado Laminating
You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication channels that drive success. Proactive and driven, you don't merely wait for opportunities – you actively seek them out. Whether it involves spearheading new projects or introducing innovative strategies, you consistently position yourself at the forefront of progress.
As the Production Supervisor, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safe and efficient operations of our laminating plant in El Dorado, AR. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to achieve and exceed key performance indicator (KPI) targets in safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee engagement. Your leadership will cultivate a culture of excellence, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
The life of the Production Supervisor includes:
Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.
At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.
Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.
Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.
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You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication channels that drive success. Proactive and driven, you don't merely wait for opportunities – you actively seek them out. Whether it involves spearheading new projects or introducing innovative strategies, you consistently position yourself at the forefront of progress.
As the Production Supervisor, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safe and efficient operations of our laminating plant in El Dorado, AR. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to achieve and exceed key performance indicator (KPI) targets in safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee engagement. Your leadership will cultivate a culture of excellence, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
The life of the Production Supervisor includes:
- Maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, practices, and OSHA regulations.
- Address unsafe conditions promptly and proactively.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs while safely meeting production targets.
- Coach, train, and support team members to maximize performance.
- Foster open communication and engage employees for input into work processes and systems.
- Ensure timely implementation of key corporate and operational initiatives and assist in equipment troubleshooting.
- Maintain and monitor production goals.
- Work with other departments to achieve operational goals.
- Strong understanding of production processes and machinery used in Glulam manufacturing.
- Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, manufacturing) is a plus.
- Prior maintenance experience.
- 2 years of experience in a lumber mill or Glulam plant is highly desirable.
Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.
At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.
Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.
Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.
#CSPS
