Posted 3 months ago
Production Team Leader
@ Tolko Brand - External
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
Tolko is hiring a Production Team Leader for its Athabasca OSB Division in Slave Lake, Alberta, to lead production teams at a continuous-press oriented wood products facility. The role is full-time and salaried at $80,250 to $107,000 per year, plus a northern allowance and bonus eligibility. Candidates need leadership, production and safety experience.
Pay:
$80,250–$107,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead by example on safety and set the standard
- Inspire and coach the team to achieve results
- Meet production targets, budgets and staffing levels
- Identify and report maintenance and safety issues
- Optimize productivity and recovery
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 completed
- 2-3 years of team leadership experience
- 3-5 years in manufacturing, wood products preferred
- Demonstrated focus on safety
- Strong organizational, planning and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Wood Sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Tolko Brand - External
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Full company description
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our divisions throughout western Canada and joint ventures in the Southern United States. At Tolko, our values, vision and mission aren’t just what we believe. They’re how we work, live and serve our customers every day. Fundamental to our success is a diverse and committed workforce that thrives on change, building relationships, and a drive toward excellence. When you join Tolko, you’ll develop your skills and be encouraged to pursue diverse opportunities with a company that’s built on integrity, respect, and provides employees with the inclusive environment, support and opportunity to build great lives.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,566
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,464
- Reported office locations
- 3000 - 28 Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 9W9, CA
- 844 Otter Lake Cross Rd, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E 1B6, CA
- 6200 Jeffers Dr, Lavington, British Columbia V1B 3G4, CA
- 4280 Highway 6, Lumby, British Columbia V0E 2G7, CA
- 1050 Highway 97A, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E 1B6, CA
- 400 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V4V 1S5, CA
- 6275 Old Highway 5, Kamloops, British Columbia V2H 1T8, CA
- 16200 Portside Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6W 1M1, CA
- 180 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 3P6, CA
- 4167 Rottacker Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 5E4, CA
- Postal Bag 3000, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0, CA
- 11401 - 92 Street, High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0, CA
- PO Box 1400, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0, CA
- Box 280, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9X 1Y2, CA
- 5189 LA-125, Olla, Louisiana 71465, US
- 240 Pca Road, Ackerman, Mississippi 39735, US
- Business categories
- Paper Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Product Search
- Other recorded names
- Tolko Industries
- Specialties
- Wood Products
- Forest Products
- Lumber
- Plywood
- OSB
- and LSL
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 194,166,666
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Wood ProductsForest ProductsLumberPlywoodOSBand LSL |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
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Production Team Leader
Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Production Team Leaders build the foundation of our business. They engage their teams, keep employees safe and operations running smoothly! If you’re a leader at heart, have production experience and want to make a real impact, come join us!
We’re looking for a Production Team Leader to join our Athabasca OSB Division,located in Slave Lake, Alberta. This state-of-the-art facility has the longest continuous press in North America, giving us the ability to produce a diverse range of innovative products for customers around the world.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Completion of post-secondary education in Engineering, Wood Sciences, or a related program is an asset.
- Demonstrated focus on safety.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 2-3 years experience leading a team. Completion of a supervisory or leadership certificate is an asset.
- 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing setting (wood products manufacturing preferred).
- Experience in a shiftwork setting and continuous press experience is an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
We value diversity at Tolko and respect that experience, and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't think you check every box, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Lead by example and set the bar for those around you on all things safety.
- Inspire and coach your team to achieve results.
- Work within and across teams to meet production targets, budgets and managing staffing levels.
- Identify and report on any maintenance and safety issues.
- Find solutions and meet goals.
- Optimize productivity and recovery.
So, what’s in it for you?
You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $80,250 to $107,000 per year.
You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.
You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
Competitive benefits and retirement planscome standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
Relocation supportincluding community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 70 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today atwww.tolko.com/careers.
Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say!
About Slave Lake
Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.
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