Production Supervisor

zffriedricP2•Midland, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, under the direction of the Operations Manager, will primarily be responsible to ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards. This position will ensure the effectiveness of employees through strategic hiring, assignment of duties, discipline, and dismissal. This role will also oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards.

Requirements

Strong formal and informal leadership skills
Five years of experience in a management role within a manufacturing setting
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports
Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
Ability to motivate self and others
Proven experience in systematic problem solving
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Responsibilities

Administer disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures
Analyze departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement
Approve vacation requests and monitor vacation schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
Celebrate successes and foster an atmosphere of success
Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations
Plan and conduct meetings with employees to communicate team targets, goals, and projects
Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Ensure the effectiveness of employees through strategic hiring, assignment of duties, discipline, and dismissal
Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards
Plan the department's workload and flow
Translate strategic goals into practical actions
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development
Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations
Provide informal feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis
Ensure that safe work practices are being followed
Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment
Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations
Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
Oversee compliance with company policies and standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery
Oversee all workmanship to ensure high standards and efficiency
Oversee departmental outputs, ensuring they meet production schedules, safety and quality standards, as well as customer needs
Oversee all manufacturing and processing procedures, the setting of machine or equipment controls, as well as the production and inspection processes