Relief Supervisor

About the role

When you join our team as a Relief Supervisor, you will be coming into a developmental leadership role designed for individuals who are interested in building a long-term career in sawmill operations and leadership. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will serve as a utility leader, providing support and shift coverage across multiple departments and operating areas within the mill.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory coverage across departments, shifts, and operating areas as required.
• Support production, maintenance, quality, and operational teams in meeting safety, production, recovery, and quality targets.
• Build working knowledge of all major manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows throughout the sawmill and planer operations.
• Aid in employee training, coaching, and development.
• Develop an understanding of scheduling, workforce planning, and shift operations.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in special projects and operational initiatives that support mill performance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Forestry, Wood Products, Engineering Technology, Business, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, industrial, forestry, or wood products experience is considered an asset.
• Previous leadership experience, formal or informal, is considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and provide coverage across departments as required.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term leadership career within Interfor.
• Strong interest in leadership and operational management.
• Desire to build a career in sawmill operations with progression into supervisory and management roles.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in different departments and on varying shifts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead by example and influence others positively.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Share Purchase Program matching
• Extended Health & Dental