Production Supervisor

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor at Stella-Jones in Carseland is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations for the residential lumber production and distribution center departments. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while managing a large and complex inventory environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, organized, and people-focused leader who can drive accountability, foster positive culture change, and deliver consistent results in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Accountability

- Supervise and develop a team of 20–25 production employees, including leads, operators, and shippers/receivers.
- Ensure team members meet performance, safety, and quality expectations.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment that supports engagement and growth.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to improve team performance and capabilities.
- Lead with confidence and professionalism while supporting ongoing culture transformation.

Daily Production Operations

- Oversee production activities in the lumber and distribution center (DC).
- Manage the wrap station, loader operators, and shipping/receiving functions to ensure depot orders are completed and shipped on time.
- Allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively to meet daily targets and minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate time, production, and inventory records using SAP and other reporting systems.
- Enforce adherence to all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Inventory Management & Process Control

- Manage inventory across multiple stages, from white wood to treated and wrapped products.
- Maintain organized and accurate control of inventory SKUs and yard flow in a complex, high-volume environment.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or losses, ensuring accurate reporting and traceability through SAP.
- Continuously seek opportunities to streamline material flow and improve organization within the yard.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Ensure all quality control inspections meet internal and customer standards.
- Use data and systems to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, productivity, and operational excellence.

Employee Development

- Lead onboarding, training, and cross-training initiatives for production employees.
- Conduct performance reviews, create development plans, and manage disciplinary processes when required.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment (wood products industry an asset).
- Proven ability to lead teams through change, drive accountability, and foster a positive, respectful culture.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple departments simultaneously.
- Experience managing large-scale inventory and logistics; SAP experience an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and influence teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges such as employee relations issues or process disruptions.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities