Production Manager

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Manager to assist the Plant Manager in directing production, distribution, and operations. The Production Manager will perform these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Culture:

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees adhere to safety standards and participate actively in safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and sustainable workplace.
• Foster a culture of confidence, belonging, and high performance, aligning teams with organizational values and goals.

Production Planning and Oversight:

• Implement manufacturing operations plans to meet program requirements, production goals, and customer specifications.
• Analyze work orders to forecast labor, equipment, and material needs, developing schedules to balance resources efficiently.
• Assign operating equipment and personnel to ensure optimal material flow in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other departments and suppliers to maximize production and resource utilization.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to align with production schedules, budgets, and business priorities.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure all established costs, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinate quality control inspections to maintain compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement measures to improve production methods, environmental compliance, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Employee Leadership and Development:

• Supervise and guide the supervisors, ensuring they effectively manage production workers, conduct performance evaluations, implement improvement plans, approve PTO requests, and delegate work assignments.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees, promoting professional growth and skill development.
• Develop employees to maximize their potential and support succession planning initiatives.
• Assist in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding candidates for open positions.

Administrative and Operational Duties:

• Compile, store, and retrieve production data for reports and performance metrics.
• Assist with budget development and monitor budget adherence on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain accurate time, production, and operational records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Significant experience with Safety and Environmental Compliance required
• Seven (7) or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Two (2) or more years of Supervisory / Leadership experience (as a Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Plant Manager, etc.) in a manufacturing environment required
• Wood products industry experience highly preferred
• Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) required
• ERP system experience such as SAP preferred
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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 10% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed todiversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination andharassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any otherprotected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within ourorganization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff,recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit,and business needs at the time.