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Production Supervisor

@ Canfor

Alberta

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Overview

Canfor is hiring a Production Supervisor for its remanufacturing facility in Acheson, Alberta, to manage operations on assigned shifts. The role covers safety, quality and environmental standards, leads hourly crews, and works on continuous improvement, with shift and schedule flexibility required.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage operations on assigned shift(s) meeting safety, environment and quality requirements
  • Conduct audits, inspections and pre-shift huddles
  • Coordinate department schedules, products and workforce
  • Lead safety incident investigations and troubleshoot production issues
  • Coach, cross-train and address HR-related issues for hourly employees

Requirements summary:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills in an industrial environment
  • Proven forestry experience
  • Flexibility to work alternate shift schedules and varying hours
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks, standing, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate
Background checkscriminal record

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Canfor

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Full company description

Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.

LinkedIn followers
40,145
People associated on LinkedIn
2,627
Reported office locations
  • 100–1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, CA
  • 5162 Northwood Pulp Mill Road, PO Box 9000, Prince George, BC V2L 4W2, CA
  • 3700 Clay Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, US
  • 230 - 1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, US
Business categories
  • Green Building
  • Manufacturing
  • Green Consumer Goods
Other recorded names
  • Canfor
Specialties
  • Pulp Products
  • SPF Lumber
  • Green Energy
  • Southern Yellow Pine
  • Wood Products
  • Engineered Wood Products
  • and Lumber Products
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
324,813,762

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.

FieldValue
IndustryPaper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1938
SpecialtiesPulp ProductsSPF LumberGreen EnergySouthern Yellow PineWood ProductsEngineered Wood Productsand Lumber Products
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Job description
Posting ID:29804
Position Type:Regular
City:Acheson, AB, Canada
Location: Spruceland

Production Supervisor

You’re an outstanding leader. A motivated team player looking to join a remanufacturing facility. You’re also a negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. You’re an excellent leader of people with exceptional communication and project management skills - why wouldn’t we want you?!

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be working for one of the largest and best-managed forestry companies in the world as you apply your skills to our daily manufacturing activities. Canfor is deeply engaged in innovation and technology, so you will be utilizing cutting-edge systems for tracking, reporting, and root cause analysis of safety, quality, cost, and result delivery. You’ll be responsible for helping to maximize product quality and profits by optimizing production standards and your strong attention to detail will come into play as you prepare budgets, manage costs, and provide support to various administrative and potentially environmental management activities.

This is a tremendous opportunity to work with a talented group of forestry professionals and top-of-the-line equipment, as our robust operations and harvesting systems are some of the best in the business!

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing operations on assigned shift(s) that achieve/meet requirements for safety, environment, quality. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, you will contribute to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies, and productivity.

A day in the life of a Shift Supervisor will include:

  • Complete Weekly/daily audit (lockout, material handling, forklift, moulder) inspections
  • Conducting pre-shift huddles and providing feedback for Crew Leader, and lead hands
  • Contribute to reviews and analysis of the production performance indicators/requirements to maximize the value and quality of production outputs
  • Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and workforce to ensure that the remanufacturing plant runs smoothly
  • Daily checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, and environment standards are met
  • Ensures a safe working environment is always maintained by enforcing Company standards and regular inspections, including but not limited to DATS, LMS, ENABELON programming
  • Leading safety incident investigations from start to finish
  • Provide a concise summary to the cross-shift to ensure relevant information is made available to the incoming shift
  • Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns)
  • Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime

For this role, you come equipped with:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills in an industrial environment and ability to lead by example
  • Flexibility to work alternate shift schedules and varying hours
  • Ability to excel in a highly interactive team environment with various personalities
  • Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for complex issues
  • Proficiency to adopt and encourage innovative and strategic thinking

If you are a strong leader with proven forestry experience who believes safety comes first and are looking for an amazing career growth opportunity, click that “apply” button today.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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