Production Supervisor - Panel Shop

Johnson Controls•Nisku, AB

25d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of production and operation workers (approximately 40-75 employees), such as assemblers, electricians, inspectors, precision workers, while ensuring that production schedules are created and completed on time, safely, and within budget.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience as a production supervisor
Journeyperson electrician
Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items
Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team
Strong customer service orientation
Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product
Ability to maintain a high level of communication with both internal and external stakeholders, customers, contractors, and industry peers
Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment)

Nice To Haves

University degree or diploma in related field
Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing
First Aid skills and/or certificates

Responsibilities

Direct the manufacturing workforce to achieve production goals.
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Anticipate production obstacles and manage team and stakeholders to overcome them.
Provide leadership and ownership of product quality while consulting with Quality staff and Engineers on quality issues while being accountable for the overall QA performance of the manufacturing unit.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and production issues.
Provide motivation for employees, increasing morale, worker efficiency, and production rates.
Process and approve hourly timesheets and correct exceptions in a timely manner.
Monitor and assess employee’s performance, attendance, scheduling etc.
Ensure that work orders are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
Ensure safety is a priority with all workers, oversee strict adherence to Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, attend JHSA meetings as needed.
Work with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules and other records / reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs and take action to meet schedule deadlines.
Read and review of manufacturing engineering packages and provide improvement feedback.
Performs all duties in accordance with Johnson Controls/Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
Other duties as required.