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92014.00 – Supervisors, forest products processing

Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing.

Overview

Example 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

Core competencies

  • Management of Personnel Resources to train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions, such as hirings and promotions
  • Time Management to optimize production schedules, minimize downtime and meet production targets
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to establish methods to meet work schedules and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Selective Attention to supervise the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills and other wood and paper products mills to ensure all safety procedures are followed
  • Leadership to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive culture in the forest products processing environment
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to troubleshoot operational challenges, implement process improvements and ensure consistent product quality and performance

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Additional information

  • Mobility is possible between positions employing similar technology or producing similar products.
  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Manufacturing managers (90010)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers

Sub-major group

920 – Supervisors, processing, manufacturing, assembly and fabrication occupations

Minor group

9201 – Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations

Unit group

92014 – Supervisors, forest products processing

Occupational profile

92014.00 – Supervisors, forest products processing

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