Job Description

Our company:

At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.

Role and Objectives:

The Glulam Supervisor, under the direction of the General Manager of Modular and Fabrication, is responsible for executing a highly effective plant safety program, maintaining a dynamic team building environment, and achieving production and quality targets.

Responsibilities:

Supervision and Leadership

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations in collaboration with the Safety Department.
• Manage production to ensure customer schedule requirements and deliveries are achieved.
• Maintain a detailed production schedule that aligns with project and customer expectations.
• Report out on production achievements and KPIs being tracked.
• Initiate corrective actions when necessary to support safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinates activities across multiple shifts to maintain consistent quality, safety, and productivity.

Team Development

• Grow the operations team through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist with hiring new employees and onboarding them effectively.
• Support knowledge transfer and skill building through Safe Work Procedures, SOPs, and training documents.
• Provide clear instructions and expectations to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful workplace that aligns with Kalesnikoff’s culture and values.

Customer Focus

• Manage production to consistently meet project timelines and customer delivery expectations.
• Ensure production of quality products that reflect Kalesnikoff’s world-class standards.
• Align product quality across all production shifts for consistency and reliability.
• Assist in inventory management, including consuming tags, shipping material, counts for excess hardware after job completion and reviewing available raw materials for use.

Solution Focus

• Analyze and improve operational processes, workflows, and space requirements; implement changes as required.
• Optimize plant equipment and operations flow to achieve efficiencies and reduce downtime.
• Observe production and highlight opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reductions, recovery improvements, and workplace enhancements.
• Apply knowledge and experience with carpentry tools, CNC equipment, and other technology to support production improvements.
• Interpret shop drawings, 3D models (BIM/CAD), and glulam files to guide modular builds.

Quality Control

• Maintain industry-leading quality across all product lines.
• Develop Safe Work Procedures, SOPs, and operating documents to ensure consistency and quality.
• Create production documents, run instructions, and provide clear direction to teams.
• Monitor and verify product quality to ensure alignment with customer and company expectations.

Other Duties

• Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned in support of operations and organizational goals.

Requirements:

Education

• Post-secondary education in construction, manufacturing carpentry or a related field.
• Red Seal Carpentry is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, preferably industry related.
• Experience working with engineered wood products would be an asset.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of wood manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and delegation skills.
• Previous scheduling and payroll experience is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in all situations.
• Proven history in safety excellence.

Work Conditions

• Occasional exposure to dust and fumes.
• Exposure to industrial noise, moving equipment, and overlapping work-zones.
• Occasional safety lockouts and access to equipment.
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to hear, and talk, on/off radio in an industrial setting.
• Occasional climbing and carrying.

Compensation Package:

• Salary: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 (Dependent on relevant experience)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
• Team building and social events.
• Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance.
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kalesnikoff.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

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