Afternoon Shift Supervisor

Trevor Frances Recruitment•Toronto, ON

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Trevor Frances Recruitment is partnering with a leading Canadian manufacturer in the molded foam industry to find an Afternoon Shift Supervisor. This role is for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching people, improving processes, and creating a safe, high-performing production environment. The ideal candidate thrives on the production floor, solving problems in real-time, developing teams, and making a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred (equivalent experience will also be considered)
3-5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Supervisor or Team Lead capacity
Experience within molded foam, plastics, composites, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred
Experience leading hourly production teams in either unionized or non-union environments
A demonstrated commitment to building strong safety cultures
Experience investigating incidents and conducting Root Cause Analysis
Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and manufacturing safety protocols
Knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar Quality Management Systems
Experience with NCRs, RCCA, 8D problem solving, SPC, and structured quality tools
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong leadership and accountability
Excellent communication and coaching abilities
Production planning and scheduling expertise
Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Data-driven decision-making
High attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

JHSC Certification (or willingness to obtain) is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead by example and foster a strong safety-first culture
Conduct shift-start safety meetings and toolbox talks
Perform regular safety audits and floor inspections
Investigate incidents, near misses, and identify root causes
Ensure compliance with PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures
Partner with Health & Safety to implement continuous improvements
Support Joint Health & Safety initiatives and maintain regulatory compliance
Supervising daily production activities within a molded foam manufacturing environment
Coordinating labour, materials, equipment, and production schedules
Monitoring production metrics and responding quickly to operational challenges
Supporting mold changeovers, equipment start-ups, and shutdown procedures
Working closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime
Completing production reports and ensuring smooth communication during shift handovers
Driving Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Coach, mentor, and develop production operators and team leads
Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback
Manage scheduling, attendance, and workforce planning
Support onboarding and training of new employees
Partner with HR on performance management and employee relations
Create an engaged, respectful, and accountable team environment
Lead daily shift meetings focused on safety, production, and quality
Monitoring in-process inspections and product specifications
Responding quickly to quality concerns and initiating corrective actions
Managing non-conforming materials and quality documentation
Participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action processes
Supporting ISO quality standards and audit readiness
Tracking quality metrics including scrap, rework, and first-pass yield
Promoting quality ownership throughout the production team
Champion 5S and workplace organization initiatives
Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance
Complete production, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation accurately
Communicate shift performance and operational updates effectively to leadership