Yard Supervisor

Stella-Jones est le chef de file nord-américain de produits industriels en bois traité sous pression. Répondant aux besoins vitaux d’infrastructure de notre économie, nous fabriquons et distribuons des traverses de chemin de fer, des poteaux destinés aux sociétés de services publics, du bois d’œuvre à usage résidentiel et des produits de bois industriels à l’échelle du continent. Les actions ordinaires de la Société sont inscrites à la Bourse de Toronto (TSX : SJ).

Stella-Jones recrute des membres de l'équipe qui incarnent nos valeurs fondamentales et désirent un environnement où la croissance est inspirée, où le dévouement est reconnu et où la réussite est récompensée. Notre empreinte de plus en plus large offre une grande perspective pour l'avancement de carrière que nous cherchons à développer nos leaders émergents. 

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

En tant qu'employé de Stella-Jones, vous aurez accès à d'excellents avantages et incitatifs, notamment :

• Assurance-maladie & soins dentaires complémentaires
• Assurance-vie et de mort et mutilation accidentels (MMA)
• Assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée
• Rémunération concurrentielle
• Programme annuel de partage de profits
• Programme de retraite (REER) avec contribution généreuse de l'entreprise (150 % de la cotisation de 4% de l'employé)
• Programme d'achat d'actions de l'entreprise avec une contribution de 10% de Stella-Jones
• Opportunités d'avancement de carrière