Production Supervisor

IKO North America•Brampton, ON

43d•CA$85,000 - CA$99,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Manager the successful candidate will focus on producing a high quality product by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset
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