Production Manager

Tolko Industries • High Prairie, AB

11d • CA$117,000 - CA$156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Tolko, our Production Managers are the driving force behind safe, efficient, and high-performing operations. They build strong teams, foster a culture of accountability, and lead continuous improvement while ensuring people go home safe every day. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our operation while making a lasting impact on people, performance, and culture. We’re looking for a Production Manager to join our High Prairie OSB Division, located in High Prairie, Alberta. Our mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press making us one of the most modern mills in North America.

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma; post-secondary education in Engineering, Wood Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within wood products or a heavy industrial environment.
• Experience leading teams in a production setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous manufacturing and continuous press experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability.
• Drive production performance, productivity, recovery, and quality results.
• Collaborate across operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve challenges and improve processes.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resources to meet production targets and budgets.
• Identify operational, maintenance, and safety improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational modernization efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience ($117,000 to $156,000 per year).
• Northern allowance on top of base pay.
• Eligibility to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• Excellent benefits.
• Access to our retirement plan.
• Potential eligibility for relocation support including community connections.
• Support in continued development through on the job and classroom training.
• Reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• Positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED