Supervisors, forest products processing

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills, planing mills, plywood, waferboard and other wood and paper products mills

• Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed

• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments

• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

• Requisition materials and supplies

• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions and administer the collective agreement

• Prepare production and other reports

• Monitor safety conditions

• May set up machines and equipment.

• Completion of secondary school is required.

• A college diploma in pulp and paper technology or a related discipline may be required for some pulp and paper supervisor positions.

• Several years of some combination of formal and on-the-job training are provided.

• Mobility is possible between positions employing similar technology or producing similar products.

• Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.