Production Team Leader

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.  

 
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. 

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. 
 
So, what’s in it for you?

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  You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members. 

  
  


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  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. 

  
  


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  You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay. 

  
  


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  You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program. 

  
  


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  Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future. 

  
  


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  Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work. 

  
  


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  Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees. 

  
  


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  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 65 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 at www.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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