Established manufacturer of premium wood products, with a medium size plant near the city of Maple Ridge, is looking for a Production Supervisor with wood product manufacturing experience. 

This position is responsible for the operation, performance, quality control, cost management and safety of the production team on the shop floor, providing leadership, training, and support.

 Your day to day responsibilities will include:  

• Plan, schedule, organize and direct day-to-day production operations in coorindation with production and maintenance staff
• Monitor product standards and deploy quality control program elements as required
• Analyze the efficiency of production machinery and allocation of production staff with the aim of cost control, product quality control, and raw material utilization
• Monitor production methods for continuous improvement and opportunities to reduce waste
• Provide direction, guidance and support to production team; engage staff to achieve targets, meet expectations, and address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner
• Ensure the highest safety standards by leading by example and ensuring that the team follows all company procedures and provincial regulations.
• Provide detailed and accurate reporting information for both safety, production, and performance related matters

To qualify for this position you must have:

• Knowledge and experience within wood component manufacturing operations including  manufacturing production methods, production machinery, tools and materials
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience supervising production in a manufacturing operation
• High school graduation. Post-secondary training in Supervisory/Leadership preferred
• Basic knowledge of lumber grading and familiarity with local wood species characteristics
• A strong combination of technical knowledge, communication skills and leadership
• Basic office computer skills using MS Office/Outlook

 To be successful in this position your skills and abilities must include:  

• A proven ability to prioritize, organize, and meet production deadlines within a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• A strong team player orientation to achieve production and business objectives by acting in a proactive and cooperative manner working with various levels of production staff
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An enthusiastic, positive attitude and ability to build rapport and motivate others
• Commitment to safety and the safety of others including strong knowledge of safety standards and preventative maintenance programs  

This is a leadership position requiring a full breadth of both production and people skills and is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career into management. This position offers a competitive wage, benefits and an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive work environment.  

In person interviews are ongoing until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Resumes, and all interviews, are held in confidence. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada