Yard Supervisor

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Kamloops production yard, ensuring that the facility meets Stella-Jones’ production goals and quality assurance requirements in a safe and efficient manner.  

Supervises Pole Yard Operations

• Provides scheduling, direction and supervision of all yard employees in their daily tasks
• Regularly and on an ongoing basis reviews and evaluates performance, skill levels and training needs of all yard employees
• Manages all independent contractors hired to carry out specific functions within the yard
• Assists with preparation and periodic updates of the annual production budget.

Operational Accountability

• Manages wood flow through the facility, from incoming raw materials to outbound finished poles
• Ensures production, budgeted costs and productivity targets are met
• Manages all parts and supplies necessary for yard operation
• Organizes and supervises the annual inventory count
• Manages the preventative maintenance program on all mobile and stationary equipment

Human Resources

• Hires yard employees, in consultation with the Regional Production Manager, as required
• Manages all labour issues relative to the yard employees in consultation with the Regional Production Manager.
• Approves and manages vacation requests from yard employees, ensuring consistent operation of the facility

Reports and Documentation

• Prepares quotes on capital projects
• Conducts and completes Quality Control audits and ensures adherence to Stella-Jones’ finished product specifications
• Develops structured training programs for all yard employees
• Ensures compliance with Stella-Jones’ Safety Program
• Oversees the development of “Safe Work Procedures” and “Work Instructions”
• Prepares Accident Investigation Reports
• Signs off time sheets for yard employees and independent contractors
• Prepares personal expense invoices with support documentation

Special Projects

• Supervises capital projects
• Participates in special projects as directed

Internal Relationships

• Communicates regularly with:

• • Regional Production Manager, accounting, procurement, operations and logistics staff to ensure reporting, organizational, system requirement and other issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
  • Stella-Jones’ Sr. Management, Quality assurance personnel and Human Resources Department

•  Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Supervisory experience in the wood processing industry preferred.
• WHMIS Certificate
• First Aid (Level 1 minimum)
• Chainsaw experience, a thorough understanding of the CSA/ANSI Pole Specifications and a background in WCB Claims Management an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and preventative maintenance experience an asset
• Mobile equipment operational or equivalent experience an asset
• Ability to:
  • Train, motivate and coach employees
  • Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure
  • Take direction
  • Manage time efficiently
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons