Production Superintendent

Interfor • James Township, ON

12d • CA$120,000 - CA$140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Superintendent at Interfor’s Elk Lake Division you will take on a high-impact leadership role guiding sawmill operations in a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned supervisor ready to grow with structured development, coaching and exposure to broader mill operations. You will lead through the principles of Extreme Ownership building a culture where leaders take responsibility, support their teams and drive continuous improvement across safety, production and quality.

Requirements

• 5-10 years in manufacturing operations, including 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong supervisory experience within manufacturing with the drive to grow into a senior operational role.
• Solid understanding of sawmill or industrial manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently and simply ensuring alignment and shared understanding across teams with frequent follow up and follow through.
• Openness to coaching, development and applying leadership principles to elevate team performance.

Nice To Haves

• Lead with humility, ownership and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for safety, performance and ensuring your team has the tools, clarity and support to work safely every day.
• Oversee sawmill operations with a focus on productivity, quality and cost control. Manage competing demands and maintain operational flow.
• Coach supervisors, lead hands and operators empowering them to lead at their level while maintaining alignment with mill objectives.
• Work seamlessly with maintenance, process control and sales teams to optimize value and outcome.
• Support environmental compliance including dust systems, storm water and process water management.
• Drive improvement initiatives and support capital projects using clear communication and clear plans ensuring alignment with senior leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills and qualifications with an expected range of $120,000 to $140,000 CAD per year.
• Short-Term Incentive Plan (opportunities based on personal and Company performance)
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• RRSP (+ employer match)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (+ employer match)
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed