Wall Plant Production Supervisor

The Bearcan Group is looking for an experienced Wall Plant Production Supervisor to join our team. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who can oversee the daily production of prefabricated wall panels while building a strong, reliable and safety-focused team.

The successful candidate will coordinate production schedules, assign work, monitor progress and ensure materials, equipment and production drawings are ready when needed. Working closely with the design and operations teams, you will help meet production targets, maintain quality standards and resolve issues that could affect workflow or delivery timelines.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly and provides consistent leadership on the plant floor. The ideal candidate can read construction drawings, organize daily priorities, train and support employees, and identify ways to improve productivity while maintaining a safe and organized workplace. Experience supervising a team in wall panel manufacturing, construction or a related production environment is an asset.

Main responsibilities

- Help establish the operation: Assist with production layout, workflow, equipment setup, work procedures, and training as the wall panel operation gets underway.
- Lead daily production: Plan and assign work, organize crew schedules, and adjust priorities to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
- Work on the production line: Participate in layout, measuring, cutting, framing, assembly, and other production activities alongside the crew.
- Read and interpret drawings: Review shop drawings, dimensions, specifications, and material requirements before and during production.
- Coordinate materials: Work with the purchaser to identify upcoming needs, monitor inventory, and ensure lumber, sheathing, fasteners, and other supplies are available.
- Maintain quality: Verify dimensions, openings, squareness, fastening, and panel identification; identify and correct defects before panels leave the plant.




- Troubleshoot problems: Resolve framing, material, equipment, and workflow issues. Refer drawing discrepancies or proposed structural changes to the appropriate designer or engineer for approval.
- Manage and develop employees: Train employees, communicate expectations, monitor attendance and performance, provide feedback, and address concerns.
- Maintain a safe workplace: Enforce protected work practices, equipment procedures, housekeeping, and required protective equipment.
- Coordinate completed production: Ensure panels are properly labelled, organized, and ready for storage, loading, and delivery.
- Track results: Maintain basic production records, including output, labour hours, material waste, rework, and delays.

Experience and Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and supervising a team.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in residential or multi-unit wood framing, ideally as a framing foreperson or contractor.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, train and support employees while holding them accountable for their work.
- Ability to plan daily work, delegate tasks and manage production schedules.
- Comfortable working alongside the team when needed.
- Ability to read construction plans and shop drawings.
- Good knowledge of framing methods, tools, materials and quality standards.
- Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Wall panel manufacturing or prefabrication experience would be an asset.
- Carpenter certification or Red Seal endorsement would be an asset.

Compensation

- Compensative salary
- Group insurance (paid 100% by the employer)
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Wellness Program
- Monday to Friday

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richibucto, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- project management : 5 years (required)
- Construction: 5 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Wall Panel Production Supervisor (Richibucto)
🏢 Bearcan Group
📍 Richibucto