Our company:
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.
Role and Objectives:
The Panel-Line Supervisor under the direction of the General Manager, Modular and Fabrication, is responsible for executing a highly effective plant safety program, maintaining a dynamic team building environment, and achieving production and quality targets. Supervising the production team in fabricating wall, roof and floor panels.
Responsibilities:
Quality & Results Accountability
- Maintain industry leading quality across all product lines. Ensure product quality is aligned and consistent across all production shifts.
- Accountable for achieving production targets and quality expectations - from the point of raw materials to manufactured products.
- Ensure production of quality products in alignment with Kalesnikoff’s world-class standards.
Production & Operations Management
- Manage production to ensure customer schedule requirements/deliveries are achieved.
- Maintain a detailed production schedule that aligns with project and customer expectations.
- Optimize plant equipment and operations flow to achieve quality standards and efficiencies.
- Observe production and highlight opportunities to gain efficiencies through cost reductions, recovery opportunities and improving work environments.
- Provide assistance in planning the production cycle in order to set and achieve optimal production targets.
Leadership & Team Development
- Grow the operations team through coaching, training and performance feedback.
- Coach and educate team on work tasks like framing, sheeting, membranes and insulation.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
- Analyze and improve operational process and workflow, employee, and space requirements; implement changes.
- Report on production achievements, and KPIs being tracked.
- Development of Safe Work Procedures, SOPs, and other operating documents, to ensure consistent products, and transfer of knowledge.
- Data tracking.
Technical & Production Support
- Assist in inventory management, as it relates to production roles. Consuming tags, shipping material, and reviewing what material is available for use.
- Creating production documents, run instructions, etc. and providing specific instructions to appropriate group to facilitate smooth operation of the facility.
- Understanding CNC equipment and operations.
- Determine machining operations, the sequence in which machining operations must be carried out, and the time required to finish the job to efficiently manufacture the product.
- Note discrepancies between blueprint specifications and test products as they arise and provide resolution through program adjustment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose common CNC problems together with the CNC Team to optimize the process.
- Extract information out of CAD-files.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, in collaboration with the Safety Department, initiating corrective actions.
- Understand and follow Building Code requirements.
Other
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in construction, manufacturing carpentry or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, preferably industry related
- Completed apprenticeship Carpenter or cabinetmaker
- Red Seal ticket is an asset
- Larger scale commercial carpentry framing skills
- Experience with CNC machines is an asset
- Experience in wall panel prefabrication
- Knowledge and experience working with carpentry tools and equipment
- Knowledge of wood manufacturing equipment and processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous scheduling and payroll experience is considered an asset
- Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Proven history in safety excellence
- Software skills in CAD/CAM software are an asset
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams while maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
- Demonstrated ability to interact with others with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in all situations
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
Work Conditions
- Overtime as required.
- Occasional exposure to dust and fumes.
- Exposure to industrial noise, moving equipment, and overlapping work-zones.
- Exposure to safety lockouts and access to equipment.
- Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 75 or more lbs.
- Ability to hear, and talk, occasionally on radio in an industrial setting.
- Occasional climbing and carrying.
- Occasional support for weekend shifts might be required.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: $87,200.00 - $109,000.00 (Dependent on experience)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
- Team building and social events
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Our recruitment team reviews all applications carefully. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $87,200.00-$109,000.04 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with wall panel prefabrication?
- Do you have knowledge of wood manufacturing equipment and processes?
Experience:
- leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
