Description

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.

Job Titles

• Coating room foreman/woman – pulp and paper
• Lumber grading foreman/woman – wood processing
• Paper converting supervisor
• Paper machine foreman/woman
• Paper mill foreman/woman
• Plywood making foreman/woman
• Pulp mill foreman/woman
• Sawmill foreman/woman
• Shift operating supervisor – pulp and paper
• Shingle mill foreman/woman
• Tour foreman/woman – pulp and paper
• Waferboard foreman/woman
• Wood-treating plant foreman/woman

Main Duties

• Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.

Workplaces

• Paper converting companies
• Planing mills
• Pulp and paper companies
• Sawmills
• Waferboard plants
• Wood processing plants
• Wood treatment plants

Skills

• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Monitoring
• Time Management
• Coordinating

Abilities

• Selective Attention
• Auditory Attention
• Categorization Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning
• Far Vision

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence Leadership

Similar Occupations

• Manufacturing managers (90010)

Source: OaSIS