Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role; Experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills
• Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment an asset
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel in order to maintain quality standards and increase production levels
• Plan and manage scheduling for production team
• Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline and performance management of employees as necessary
• Improve existing processes through the application of lean tools and techniques and the upkeep all of all department documentation
• Identify training and development needs and personal growth opportunities for employees, coaching and motivating individuals to achieve results
• Conduct training, cross training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality
• Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations, conduct safety work inspections as required
• Conducts weekly crew meetings for communication of safety, quality and production changes and goals
• Evaluates team members’ performance and progress toward individual skill improvements
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures
• Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification
• Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment an asset
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset