Overview
Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$59,746
$92,819
$128,027
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 40.92
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215expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
Mobility is possible between positions employing similar technology or producing similar products.
Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Supervisors, forest products processing in B.C.
- Basic first aid and CPR - Chain saw and skidder operators
- Basic first aid and CPR - Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
Basic first aid and CPR - Chain saw and skidder operators
To work as a Chain saw and skidder operators in B.C., you may need to be registered with the Basic first aid and CPR.
Basic first aid and CPR - Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
To work as Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators in B.C., you may need to be registered with the Basic first aid and CPR.
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