Pertinent Information: Direct hire position. Ideal candidate is one who is flexible to work all shifts on a rotating schedule – days/afternoons/midnights. Company has multiple facilities within close proximity so the need to work at different locations may be required from time to time.
Location: Oldcastle, ON.
Wage: $70,000/year. Overtime paid after 44 hours.
Job Description
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of production employees within a unionized manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of production processes while maintaining quality standards, meeting production schedules, and complying with the collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:
Production
- Supervise mold set-ups and installation on injection molding machines
- Direct daily production activities in a 3-shift operation
- Oversee machine start-ups, shutdowns, and process adjustments
- Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate corrective actions
- Allocate manpower to meet production and efficiency targets
- Drive improvements in methods, quality, and equipment utilization
- Prepare and track production performance vs schedule
- Coordinate maintenance for molds and processing equipment
- Assign and oversee tool changes and set-up activities
- Monitor downtime and machine utilization
Leadership & Safety
- Train and support employees on job tasks, safety, and company expectations
- Assign duties and manage performance, including discipline where required
- Ensure employees follow safe work practices and procedures
- Promote a strong safety culture and reduce workplace risks
- Ensure operators understand job procedures and safety systems
Coordination & Operations
- Work closely with Production Control, Maintenance, Tool Room, Materials and Quality
- Escalate issues quickly to minimize downtime
- Ensure support teams receive accurate information for repairs
- Maintain clean and organized shop floor (5S standards)
- Ensure paperwork and system reporting is completed accurately
Qualifications
- Postsecondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing is strongly preferred.
- Experience working within a unionized environment is required.
- Familiarity with collective agreements, grievance procedures, and progressive discipline practices.
- Experience with automotive manufacturing standards is considered an asset.
- Mechanical aptitude and organizational skills
- Experience with Plex or similar system is required