Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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Production Lead - primary function is to assist in scheduling, production, efficiency and reporting of processing operations. This position is approximately 40% administrative and 60% labor.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operation business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle and production costs.

• Lead and direct daily work of crews in processing and/or maintenance work.

• Load and unload inbound white wood trucks, finished goods trucks and pole charges

• Ensure compliance with all Company standards of operation (work practice, safety, environmental and quality)

• Ensure compliance with specifications ANSI, ASTM, AWPA, framing prints, Company quality standards, etc.

• Able to identify plant safety hazards, and assist in conducting accident investigations

• Document and report accurate records of operations including but not limited to: Counting inbound white wood trucks, tallying pole charges and entering data into software.

• Coordinate processing with Production Supervisor and make recommendations for improvement.

• Assist Production Supervisor in maintenance of required operating supplies.

• Communicate in an efficient manner, both verbal and written, to ensure that crew members, other processing departments, and the Production Supervisor are informed of operational problems and requirements.

• Ensure all manufacturing areas (framing, Penta pads, incisors, FG storage, etc.) are kept clean and organized and in accordance with 5S principles and environmental BMP standards.

• Cross train employees to meet expectations of business needs

• Instruct employees on safe operation of equipment

• Participates and contributes to company safety program.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Monday- Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

May require overtime due to business demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:


• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Job Family Operations
• Pay Type Hourly