Director, Red Pine Fiber & Pole Production

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. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Open to different Ontario & Quebec locations – Stouffville, Shelburne, Guelph, South River, Gatineau, Montreal, Rivière-Rouge, Montérégie

• Are you looking for a job in a well-established, North American manufacturing company?
• Does the wood industry interest you and you wish to evolve in a fast-growing company?

Look no further; Stella-Jones is actively looking for someone just like you!

Position Summary

The Director, Fiber and Pole Production oversees Red Pine (RP) utility pole procurement, production facilities (peeling) and all fiber management related to this program, in Canada and the USA. The Director also oversees operations and procurement of posts for Birch River, Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs all RP round product raw material procurement activities, from intent to purchase through delivery to production facilities.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future fiber availability.
• Oversight and budgetary responsibility for Crown Allocations, fiber procurement team and production facilities in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and easterly provinces.
• Coordinates with the Resource Manager – Lake States (RP) to oversee Company timber procurement in the USA Lake States.
• Reviews and approves annual and periodic budgets for the Company Woodlands department, pole production, and procurement; including an annual plan to provide dry white wood for treating.
• Manages the age and profile of the current inventory, along with future production to ensure inventories are aligned with sales and customer quality standards, and directs company personnel to make necessary adjustments through procurement, production manufacturing, and sales.
• Recommends capital allocations to production operations and prepares spending budgets for approval.
• Oversees preventative maintenance at production locations and develops and reviews a spare parts inventory in collaboration with the reserve parts inventory for similar facilities in the Company.
• Manages inventory and production levels in RP in collaboration with Sales group.
• Produces/oversees reports including the Monthly RP Wood Flow, and monitors company procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Collaborates with the Round Stock Inventory Coordinator regarding immediate plant sourcing for white wood and provides the Transportation/Logistics group with the planned annual wood flow, to determine rail and truck required allocations.
• Responsible for inventory controls at production facilities.
• Responsible for Quality Assurance for barkie sourced and white wood purchased poles.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for fiber supply.
• Coordinates and negotiates Whitewood purchase contracts with other pole producers.
• Oversees and approves fiber trade agreements with supply partners.
• Oversees and approves sale of company managed log volumes.
• Appraises and coordinates purchase of private lands, timber sales and other timber opportunities for approval.
• Recommends and/or approves loans to supply partners for purchases of property, timber sales and other projects and submits for approval.
• Regularly briefs VP and periodically briefs Sr. VP on status of operations, inventory control and project updates.
• Participates in the company Safety program and ensures the environmental and safety policies, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Oversees the RP ESG initiatives, with a focus on fostering First Nations business relationships and advises the VP of opportunities.
• Arranges and participates in conferences and trade associations between suppliers, purchasers, competitors, and other company personnel to facilitate fiber procurement, education, and leadership within the industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Forestry or Equivalent Forest Industry Work Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s License Abstract
• Registered Forestry Professional (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Forestry Field.
• Knowledgeable of forest practices, legislation and administration in North America

Languages & Core Competencies

• Bilingual, French and English, both spoken and written
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
• Presentation Skills
• Intermediate Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
• “Lead by example” work ethic
• Ability to:
• Train, motivate and coach employees
• Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure
• Take direction
• Time and stress management

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
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities.

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.