Production Supervisor
About The Position
At CpK Interior Products Inc. (“CpK”), precision goes far beyond the surface. With deep expertise across every stage of our world‑class manufacturing process, we deliver award‑winning craftsmanship aligned with our customers’ performance and design goals. The CpK advantage begins with proprietary compounding of performance materials, where process innovation and plastics engineering drive efficiency, reduced scrap, and optimal performance. Our expertise in mould design and tuning—combined with the latest technology in graining, material haptics, and colour—ensures exceptional results in our cast‑skin products. We provide comprehensive expertise in design for manufacturing, materials processing, tooling, moulding, assembly, sequencing, delivery, and logistics, or any combination of these services. Our flexible, integrated capabilities allow us to meet the unique specifications of OEMs and Tier One suppliers seamlessly and successfully. CpK is an industry leader recognized for quality, innovation, and professional excellence. Our mission is to be the best interior products company in the world most admired for its people, partnerships, quality and innovation. It is our mission that leads us to achieve heightened levels of performance in process, accuracy and customer service. CpK Interior Products Inc. is hiring a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR to support our Operations team in cross‑functional operational activities. This role is responsible for leading a team of production employees in the Assembly department. This hands-on leadership role ensures production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with consistent high quality results. The Production Supervisor promotes a positive workplace culture, focuses on continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with company, legislative, and Quality standards. They will also need to demonstrate their ability to perform all aspects while contributing to Plant SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent automotive senior level experience
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience is required
- Experience in assembly operations or related plastic polymers manufacturing is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge of production operations and set-up procedures
- A minimum of 3 years of proven supervisory skills is required with the ability to coach, motivate, and manage performance and interpersonal issues in a unionized environment
- Solid understanding of Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental regulations
- Excellent communication in English (spoken and written)
- Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships in a team-based, unionized environment.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving skills while maintaining calm under pressure
- Quality-driven work ethic, using continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work requirements
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Professional and a collaborative, solution‑focused mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within an automotive manufacturing environment would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Assembly team to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
- Monitor daily production schedules and assign work to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all safety procedures and environmental standards are followed, promoting a zero-incident culture.
- Maintain product quality and ensure compliance with Quality Standards.
- Identify and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with cross-functional departments.
- Recommend improvements to optimize equipment performance, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
- Support and coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, and tooling availability to minimize downtime.
- Maintain strong communication with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to address process or material challenges.
- Train and develop new employees in the safe and effective assembly operations.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and standard work instructions are followed consistently.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects to enhance overall plant performance.
- Foster respectful employee relations, addressing concerns constructively, problem-solving interpersonal issues, in alignment with plant and company policies.
Benefits
- Market‑based salary
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage)
- Disability coverage and life insurance options
- Savings and tuition assistance programs
- Vehicle purchase and lease discounts for eligible employees and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
