Production Supervisor

Post-secondary degree/diploma in manufacturing operations or related field
3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
Lean manufacturing experience including 5S and Kaizen is an asset
A proven record of accomplishment in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment with ISO 9001
Knowledge of Injection Molding including process, raw materials, tooling, and equipment is a huge asset
Excellent leadership/management, written & verbal communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
A solid understanding of computers using word processing and spreadsheets

Train employees and new hires in areas of Health & Safety, Quality, and ISO procedures
Participate in continuous improvement by providing suggestions and participating in management meetings as scheduled
Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, scrap, and variance performance by machine and shift
Minimize raw material inventory and variance by optimizing the use of regrind material, minimizing scrap rates, and minimizing unrecoverable scrap
Assist in the start-up and troubleshooting of process related problems with production equipment, tooling and auxiliary equipment
Identify, report, and follow-up on maintenance related issues by use of the work order system
Ensure that finished product is manufactured in compliance with the Corporate Quality Control Manual and ISO procedures
Participate in shift transition meetings daily to identify variances and develop corrective actions
Maintain housekeeping and organization by conducting shift tours and noting variances on the Management Operating System shift tour form
Conduct annual performance reviews for employees and provide mentorship and counseling as required
Conduct monthly employee meetings in the area of Health, Safety and Environment

Lean manufacturing experience including 5S and Kaizen is an asset
Knowledge of Injection Molding including process, raw materials, tooling, and equipment is a huge asset