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Production Superintendent

Our client has a full-time permanent opportunity available for a Production Superintendent in Hearst, ON 


Company is looking for a Superintendent to plan, organize and direct operations (sawmill and planer mill) to ensure consistent production of high-quality products at the lowest possible cost and promote sound human resources management and to also maintain the alignment of the sawmill and planning mills with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework, working within the concept of optimizing the overall profitability of the site.



Commitment:

  • Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.

  • Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.



Responsibilities:

  • Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.

  • Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.

  • Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.

  • Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.

  • Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities

  • Reports to: General Manager

  • Establish the production schedules and coordinate manufacturing operations in cooperation with the various departments to ensure that product quality meets specifications.

  • Manage operations with a focus on maintaining or reducing the annual budget and generating an optimal profit margin on converted products.

  • Optimize use of human resources by promoting good labour relations, sound training, health, safety and environmental practices to maximize efficiency.

  • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets and financial objectives (cost control and reduction).

  • Keep production schedules up-to-date to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, specifications and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

  • Implement manufacturing of value-added products.

  • Collaborate with other staff to develop and implement processes for continuous improvement in quality and production.

  • Promote sound management and ensure that training needs of operations are identified and completed.

  • Comply with Company rules, policies, programs and procedures as well as all health, safety and environmental legislation.

  • In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives.

  • Additional duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years Supervisory experience in Production.

  • Strong analytical skills are required.

  • A college diploma or university degree would be an asset.

  • English, spoken and written, French would be considered an asset.

Please email your resume recruit@lakesearchgroup.com

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