Production Supervisor (Safety & People Leadership)
About The Position
We are looking for Production Supervisors to lead front-line production and processing teams within our aluminum smelting operations, with accountability for safety, people leadership, and operational performance. This is a great opportunity for safety-driven and people-focused leaders to coach a front-line team, build capability, and deliver safe, stable production outcomes. While schedules vary by department, most roles follow a predictable 12-hour rotating day and night shift pattern (2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off). Our operations include Wharf (logistics and material handling), Carbon (manufacturing and handling of carbon products used in smelting), Casting (controlled production and quality-focused processing), and Reduction (large-scale, aluminum smelting production). Experience from logistics, manufacturing, utilities, mining, oil & gas, pulp and paper, or other process-driven manufacturing and production industries transfers well, especially strengths in safety, teamwork, coaching, problem-solving, and working within structured operating procedures. While we don’t offer fly-in-fly-out arrangements, we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join us and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Located on British Columbia, Canada's northwest coast, Kitimat is a welcoming, family-friendly community set between the mountains and the sea. Known for its strong local economy, modern amenities, short commutes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life. Reporting to the Superintendent and working in a diverse and collaborative environment, within Smelting or Service Operations, you will be:
Requirements
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- A high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license or equivalent
- People-centred leadership capability, with the ability to set direction, prioritize work, communicate effectively, and engage team members
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with comfort using everyday digital tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience leading, supporting, or influencing teams, ideally within an industrial, logistical, or operational environment (e.g., mining, processing, manufacturing, shipping).
Nice To Haves
- Training and support are provided to help you build smelter-specific knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Role-model and promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, contributing to a culture grounded in care, courage, and curiosity across all activities.
- Lead and support a unionized crew of operators and labourers, fostering respectful engagement, clear expectations, and positive working relationships.
- Partner with teams and peers to drive continuous improvement, strengthening standards, procedures, safety performance, and operational reliability.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively to ensure shared understanding of operating conditions, smooth shift handovers, and aligned performance expectations.
- Apply a thoughtful, structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making, involving the right stakeholders and enabling sustainable solutions.
Benefits
- Relocation support provided
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
