Production Supervisor

Dynacast•Peterborough, ON

119d•CA$70,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to supervise manufacturing operations in the defined area and to ensure all of the resources (manpower, materials, machines and methods) for the complete manufacturing process are available, meet applicable requirements and are coordinated so that our Customer's requirements may be met and exceeded. Also, to ensure that personnel follow Health and Safety instructions and guidelines as well as Company policies, procedures and work instructions.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in related field
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a Supervisory/Team Leader role
Previous Manufacturing experience required
Advanced level mechanical aptitude skills
Intermediate level computer skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Previous die cast, injection molding, automotive or experience in a similar industry preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure Customer Quality and Delivery requirements are met according to the production schedule and quality requirements
Ensure the department has the resources (manpower, machines, materials and methods) required to meet demand and that they are developed and improved
Define, establish and validate manufacturing infrastructure (items, routings, product structures) in QAD business system
Verify accuracy of raw material and finished goods inventory in MRP system
Implement LEAN Manufacturing Principles including opportunities for continuous improvement
Coordinate new program launches with key departments
Manage manpower and vacation schedules to ensure adequate manpower resources are available
Foster high levels of motivation through good communication, logical and consistent decisions and respect for, and from, your team
Evaluate, test and interview prospective employees for the area
Initiate, implement and oversee training programs
Conduct shift communication meetings. Leave sufficient and ample data for proceeding shifts that they are clear on any activities required of them or ongoing from previous shift operations
Respect and work within the Collective Agreement
Monitor scrap rates and process parameters and make corrections as required
Quality improvement with customers including PPM measurement and 8D problem solving
Oversee a safe and clean working environment
Work with Engineering and vendors in design of equipment or processes
Responsible for the integrity of the data entered and generated by QAD
Provide timely and professional communication with customer Service and other contacts as required