National Occupation Code (NOC): 92014

Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.

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Job Duties for Supervisors, forest products processing

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills, planing mills, plywood, waferboard and other wood and paper products mills
• Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions and administer the collective agreement
• Prepare production and other reports
• Monitor safety conditions
• May set up machines and equipment.

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