Company Overview
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 is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50 locations in Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, visit us at:
About our Cameron, Wisconsin plant operations
Our 60-acre manufacturing site in Cameron specializes in the production of high-quality utility poles. The local Stella-Jones plant team is made up of 30+ dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about Cameron's utility pole products (including a 1 minute video overview), visit our product page:
Position Overview
The Production Supervisor at Stella-Jones in Cameron is responsible for leading and developing production teams while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and team-level problem solving, using data and systems to drive performance. By focusing on coaching, resource allocation, and process optimization, the Supervisor plays a key role in strengthening daily operations and supporting a culture of safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable (LMA):
- Direct and supervise production leads and workers, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
- Hold team members accountable for meeting production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to develop team capabilities and performance.
Manage Day-to-Day Production Operations:
- Execute production plans and ensure daily targets are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Allocate labor and equipment resources to optimize material flow and minimize downtime.
- Ensure accurate time, production, and inventory records are maintained and reported.
Drive Quality & Process Improvement:
- Ensure quality control inspections align with internal standards and customer specifications.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve processes and outputs.
- Monitor environmental and safety compliance, ensuring all procedures are consistently followed.
Employee Development & Performance:
- Provide hands-on training for new hires and cross-training for existing staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations, guide improvement plans, and manage disciplinary processes.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts in collaboration with HR.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment required; Ten or more years of experience preferred
- Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Wood products industry experience preferred
- Ability to lead change by engaging front-line teams and supporting improvements to operations, culture, and team practices.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- 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