About the Company

Arbec Forest Products Inc. - Miramichi Division manufactures oriented strand board (OSB) for clients located throughout North America. They say location is everything; this is especially true when you are looking for a great place to live and work. Miramichi offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by beautiful natural resources and a number of activities for all ages.

About the Role

Arbec Forest Products Inc. is looking for a Production Supervisor at its Miramichi plant. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the incumbent will primarily be responsible to oversee all activities including health & safety, environment, quality and production while maintaining good relations. This position will ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, ethical standards and applicable regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

Ensure that safe work practices are being followed
Oversee employee compliance with company policies and standards for safety, environment, quality, ethics, cost control, housekeeping, waste reduction and on-time delivery
Plan the team's workload and flow
Effectively convey company messages to the Team
Manage workforce as per the Collective Agreement including Time Sheets, vacation, floaters, overtime, attendance, etc.
Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations
Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis
Participate in site and workplace inspections
Conduct thorough incident investigations
Administer disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and maintain proper documentation
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development
Oversee departmental outputs, ensuring they meet safety, environment, production schedules and quality standards, as well as customer needs
Address and follow-up on employee issues in a timely manner and in compliance with collective agreement
Act as Incident Commander in emergency situations
Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing field related to the industry
Five years of experience in a management role within a manufacturing setting

Required Skills

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, collective agreements and policies
Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports
Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations

Preferred Skills

Work in an industrial setting
Interaction with employees and management
Operation of desktop computer and peripherals
Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Pay range and compensation package

Arbec Forest Products Inc. offers an advantageous salary and range of benefits comparable to other companies in the same field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arbec Forest Products Inc. provides equal opportunity to all applicants; we will only contact those selected for an interview.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off

Work Location : In person

Produits Forestiers Arbec Inc

Open Positions

Production Supervisor