Production Supervisor

WGI Group•Brandon, MB

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems, BEHLEN values our people and our community as much as our clients value our work. Behlen Industries LP manufactures steel building systems used in recreational, commercial, and industrial markets. Behlen is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – A dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. This career opportunity is for an Evening Production Supervisor in Brandon, Manitoba. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Evening Production Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, organizing and supervising manpower, equipment, and materials. This position will primarily oversee the Welding and Material Processing Department and will provide additional support to other departments. The Evening Production Supervisor analyzes production challenges and implements countermeasures to improve departmental performance while maintaining focus on safety, quality, production requirements, efficiencies and timeliness. This position also ensures employees within the department are provided with proper training and that the collective bargaining agreement and Company policies are consistently applied.

Requirements

Five plus years of welding/fabrication experience, with at least 3 years’ experience as a supervisor or lead hand
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, time and priority management are necessary for success.
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline driven environment; adapt to change and work under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large sized office and / or manufacturing environment is an asset.
CWB experience preferred
Experience in a unionized environment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Scheduling, organizing and supervising manpower, equipment, and materials.
Primarily overseeing the Welding and Material Processing Department and providing additional support to other departments.
Analyzing production challenges and implementing countermeasures to improve departmental performance.
Maintaining focus on safety, quality, production requirements, efficiencies and timeliness.
Ensuring employees within the department are provided with proper training.
Ensuring the collective bargaining agreement and Company policies are consistently applied.