Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary

Stella-Jones is a leading producer of pressure-treated wood products. We are currently seeking a Production Manager to join our Shelburne residential lumber facility. The Production Manager assists and works closely with the Plant Manager on day-to-day production operations including production planning, production activities, and quality control. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful operations of the plant, leading a team of approximately 50 employees across three shifts within a unionized environment, with an additional 20 seasonal employees at our distribution centre.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing workplace and brings a strong commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles, safety, and people development.

Based out of our Shelburne, Ontario facility, this role follows a Monday to Friday schedule with a 6:30 AM start to ensure continuity and follow-up on overnight shift operations. The Production Manager is also on call outside of regular hours and is responsible for responding to any emergencies, building security matters, or facility alarms as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations

Oversee all production activities including the preparation line (stacker), mill, treating, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and quality control

Support the Plant Manager with day-to-day management duties and production planning





Approve production orders and interact frequently with procurement and planning groups

Collect, maintain, and analyze production data to drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies

Post production transactions in the ERP system

Actively participate in cycle counts and annual inventory

Monitor quality and workmanship to ensure quality control standards are met

Work closely with various departments to optimize inventory and maximize recovery

Participate in facility improvement projects

Labour Management

Plan production schedules and coordinate with the Production Supervisor on labour requirements across three shifts

Manage scheduling, attendance, and discipline within a unionized facility

Coach, train, and develop a multigenerational, culturally diverse workforce

Manage payroll transactions, employee relations, and performance management

Handle job postings, recruitment, and onboarding of new hires

Ensure plant guidelines and policies are consistently enforced

Manage employee vacation requests

Liaise with the Ministry of Labour on various issues and requests

Health, Safety & Environment

Champion a team-oriented safety culture across the facility

Ensure environmental and safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed

Provide guidance on occupational health & safety programs and the TRD program

Train employees on safety processes and procedures

Actively participate in the health and safety committee

Assist with WSIB accident reporting

Qualifications





5+ years of experience in production management, preferably in a manufacturing or wood products environment

Valid driver's license with a clean abstract

Experience working in a unionized environment

Mechanically inclined with a solid understanding of equipment and maintenance operations

Direct, decisive leadership style with the ability to make decisions under pressure

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead a diverse, multigenerational team

Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict-resolution skills

Proven ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

SAP environment experience (an asset)

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

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D;)

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Competitive compensation

Annual Bonus Program

Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)

Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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📌 Production Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Stella-Jones
📍 Ontario