Team Leader / Production Supervisor

The Dixfield Sawmill is a word-class facility and is the largest Eastern White Pine sawmill in North America. In addition to tremendous support from our owner, our employees are afforded a wide variety of opportunities to grow and develop.

Reporting to the Sawmill Manager, the Team Leader will be responsible for the overall results (safety, quality, and production) of the night shift, ensuring safety and quality standards are met at all times.

What We Offer:

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

401k with 5% Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Reimbursement Accounts

Relocation Reimbursement

Annual Uniform Credit

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Programs

In-house professional certifications and training courses

Responsibilities

Ensure safety standards are met

Lead and cultivate a collaborative and productive team

Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety programs

Duties include scheduling personnel and weekly payroll submission

Training, Developing, and coaching employees

Work with the team to maintain company cleanliness standards

Lead and participate in improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness

Qualifications

Committed to top performance in a safe work environment

Demonstrated ability to lead a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Available to work flexible hours

Prior manufacturing experience is required

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Team

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 11 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.