Opportunities for Sawmill Operations Supervisors

Job title: Opportunities for Sawmill Operations Supervisors

Company: J.D. Irving

Job description: We are looking for motivated individuals to join to the Truro Sawmill team as a Sawmill Operations Supervisor in Truro, Nova Scotia.

• Would you like to work in a growing, fast-paced environment that is technologically advanced?
• Do you have a passion for exceeding safety standards and a keen eye for producing quality products?
• Do you have leadership experience and want to kick-start your career?
• If you answered yes to all 3 questions, then J.D. Irving, Limited has an exciting career opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met
• Performance management for a production team of 16-20 employees
• Training and development for team members
• Meeting daily and weekly production requirements
• Scheduling personnel, submitting weekly payroll, and generating daily reports

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Trade Certification or Associate’s Degree, preferably in a technical, mechanical, or forestry related discipline
• Years of Experience Required:

• 4-7 years of supervisory experience, or
• 4-7 years of experience in an industrial setting
• Committed to top performance in a safe work environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Available to work a weekly rotating schedule, which includes day and night shifts

The Company:

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

Founded in 1882, J. D. Irving, Limited is a large diversified enterprise based in Saint John, New Brunswick with a team of over 16,000 (FTE) in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company! The initial review of applications will begin on the deadline date for applying. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please be advised that some positions have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process

J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:33:09 GMT