Functional Area Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Functional Area Lead Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Functional Area Leads are responsible for monitoring the woodroom & logyard teams to safely maintain a constant flow of wood into the mill in order to create quality strands for the green bins while keeping all equipment maintained and in good working order. This position is also responsible for setting and meeting aggressive targets in safety, quality, production, uptime, efficiency and spending. Sound like something you may be interested in? Read on to find out more!
We’re looking for a Functional Area Lead - Logyard & Woodroom 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:
- The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing environment .
- Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills .
- A good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, experience with continuous process, operating large industrial machinery, and working with computer spreadsheets will be considered definite assets.
- Strong profit orientation and excellent communication skills are essential.
- Ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment .
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience
working with computer programs
- Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient with maintenance management systems , such as JD Edwards considered an asset
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Operate in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
- Support employee development of direct reports through coaching, feedback and performance management .
- Conduct competency assessments .
- Lead and plan all operational tasks on down days.
- Responsible for housekeeping in the woodroom and logyard.
- Making regular rounds of areas.
- Assist team leaders to maintain woodroom and logyard throughout, training and strand quality.
- Lead the maintenance requirements for the woodroom and logyard.
- Accurate record keeping of logbooks , production reports and downtime and equipment breakdown reports.
- Review follow up reports , team leader production reports and shift maintenance reports to complete root cause analysis and create action plans to address issues.
- In conjunction with the production team leaders ensure all new employees in the woodroom and/or logyard are trained in the safe operating procedures of plant equipment and are aware of the location of fire equipment and are familiar with the proper firefighting procedures.
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance as required .
- Other duties as assigned, not limited to the employee’s current area of responsibility but in all areas of the plant as deemed necessary by the employee’s supervisor.
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?
- 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 $87,000.00 - $116,000.00 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 plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including 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 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.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings.
To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when you apply, you are directed to Tolko’s job board at https://recruiting.ultipro.ca or you are accessing Tolko job opportunities through our website at www.tolko.com/careers.
About Tolko Industries
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.
Functional Area Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Functional Area Lead Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Functional Area Leads are responsible for monitoring the woodroom & logyard teams to safely maintain a constant flow of wood into the mill in order to create quality strands for the green bins while keeping all equipment maintained and in good working order. This position is also responsible for setting and meeting aggressive targets in safety, quality, production, uptime, efficiency and spending. Sound like something you may be interested in? Read on to find out more!
We’re looking for a Functional Area Lead - Logyard & Woodroom 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:
- The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing environment .
- Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills .
- A good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, experience with continuous process, operating large industrial machinery, and working with computer spreadsheets will be considered definite assets.
- Strong profit orientation and excellent communication skills are essential.
- Ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment .
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience
working with computer programs
- Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient with maintenance management systems , such as JD Edwards considered an asset
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Operate in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
- Support employee development of direct reports through coaching, feedback and performance management .
- Conduct competency assessments .
- Lead and plan all operational tasks on down days.
- Responsible for housekeeping in the woodroom and logyard.
- Making regular rounds of areas.
- Assist team leaders to maintain woodroom and logyard throughout, training and strand quality.
- Lead the maintenance requirements for the woodroom and logyard.
- Accurate record keeping of logbooks , production reports and downtime and equipment breakdown reports.
- Review follow up reports , team leader production reports and shift maintenance reports to complete root cause analysis and create action plans to address issues.
- In conjunction with the production team leaders ensure all new employees in the woodroom and/or logyard are trained in the safe operating procedures of plant equipment and are aware of the location of fire equipment and are familiar with the proper firefighting procedures.
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance as required .
- Other duties as assigned, not limited to the employee’s current area of responsibility but in all areas of the plant as deemed necessary by the employee’s supervisor.
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?
- 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 $87,000.00 - $116,000.00 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 plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including 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 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.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings.
To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when you apply, you are directed to Tolko’s job board at https://recruiting.ultipro.ca or you are accessing Tolko job opportunities through our website at www.tolko.com/careers.
About Tolko Industries
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.