Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor – Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Location: Burns Lake, BC

As Operations Supervisor you’ll lead site operations employees in safely carrying out all production‑related activities while remaining in compliance with quality specifications and government regulations. Maintain a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and adherence to safety, respect, and operational policies at Drax. You’ll exemplify Drax’s values, vision, and mission while setting the standard for safety, production, budgets and team objectives.

About the role

- Champions the Drax Safety Program; providing leadership by encouraging a safe and healthy work environment, aligned with company policies and procedures.

- Works closely and collaboratively with the operations team to achieve operational efficiency.

- Demonstrates strong communication skills with Drax colleagues such as the reliability, technical, process, and automation teams.

- Leads employee development and training initiatives, including maintaining training compliance for equipment operation and safety standards.

Performance Management & Supervision

- KPI Implementation: Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for production teams to drive performance and efficiency.

- Employee Engagement: Coach, provide feedback, and build strong relationships with employees, while troubleshooting challenges and evaluating performance.

- Scheduling and Coverage: Organize work schedules, review vacation requests, and ensure adequate coverage for operational tasks within the team.

- HR Collaboration: Partner with site leadership and HR to support recruitment, training, development, and performance standards, aligning efforts with organizational goals.

Operations

- Safety Culture Advocate: Lead by example in championing the Drax Safety Culture throughout all operations.

- Daily Operations Oversight: Direct the day‑to‑day operations of the production department, focusing on safety, personnel management, and process efficiency.

- Collaborative Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with the maintenance team to plan and execute preventative, short‑term, and long‑term projects.

- Cost Management: Work proactively to minimize costs and uphold financial standards in collaboration with site leadership.

- Raw Fibre Management: Work closely with the Yard Supervisor to ensure raw fibre inventory meets plant requirements and ensure proper fibre mix to maximize production and quality targets.

About you

- Accomplished safety leader with 3‑5 years of progressive supervisory experience, ideally in wood products manufacturing.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite and navigating work order systems, along with managing employee management systems.

- Recognized for strong business acumen, adaptability, and collaborative approach, coupled with excellent communication and adept problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement as you gain experience.

- Supportive Environment: Join a supportive team environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged.

- Comprehensive Benefits: Great benefits package and a 6% RRSP matching plan to support personal and family goals.

- Performance Bonus: Participate in a company bonus plan rewarding overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievements.

About Drax

Drax is at the forefront of transforming energy generation, supply, and usage. Our mission is to drive a zero‑carbon, lower‑cost energy future. By joining Drax, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a significant impact on our collective future.

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