Functional Area Lead
- Woodroom High Prairie, Alberta The Functional Area Lead
- Woodroom is responsible for monitoring the woodroom teams to safely maintain a constant flow of wood into the mill in order to create quality strands for the green bins while keeping all equipment maintained and in good working order. The Functional Area Lead is responsible for setting and meeting aggressive targets in safety, quality, production, uptime, efficiency and spending. We are looking for an Functional Area Leader at High Prairie Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Division, located in High Prairie, Alberta. Our mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press which makes us the most modern mill in North America. Our ideal candidate has the following

qualifications:
• The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Minimum of Grade 12 education (or equivalent) are required for this position.
• A good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, experience with continuous process, operating large industrial machinery, and working with computer spreadsheets will be considered definite assets.
• Strong profit orientation and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment.
• Experience working with computer programs
- Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient with maintenance management systems, such as JD Edwards considered an asset. We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. In this role you will:
• Operate in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
• Support employee development of direct reports through coaching,



feedback and performance management.
• Conduct competency assessments.
• Lead and plan all operational tasks on down days.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the woodroom.
• Making regular rounds of areas.
• Assist team leaders to maintain woodroom throughout, training and strand quality.
• Lead the maintenance requirements for the woodroom.
• Accurate record keeping of logbooks, production reports and downtime and equipment breakdown reports.
• Review follow up reports, team leader production reports and shift maintenance reports to complete root cause analysis and create action plans to address issues.
• In conjunction with the production team leaders ensure all new employees in the woodroom are trained in the safe operating procedures of plant equipment and are aware of the location of fire equipment and are familiar with the proper firefighting procedures.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance as required.
• Other duties as assigned, not limited to the employee’s current area of responsibility but in all areas of the plant as deemed necessary by the employee’s supervisor. We value diversity at Tolko and respect that experience, and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't think you check every box, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. So, what’s in it for you?
• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You'll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $87,000 to $116,000 per year.




• You’ll be eligible for an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.
• You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment. If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations. We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers. Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say About High Prairie Located four hours northeast of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings. To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when you apply, you are directed to Tolko’s job board at https://recruiting.ultipro.ca or you are accessing Tolko job opportunities through our website at www.tolko.com/careers.

📌 Functional Area Lead (High Prairie)
🏢 Tolko Industries
📍 High Prairie