Supervisor, Production (12-month Contract)

Cimpress/Vista•Lakeshore, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of our Production team, you will be responsible for supervising our front-line Team Members with the objective of achieving immediate and short-term goals as outlined by the Production Managers.

Requirements

Secondary education or equivalent experience
3 - 5 years as a Supervisory and or Team Leader overseeing teams of 15 (+) employees/Team Members in a large manufacturing environment is required
Proven experience related to lean principles and practices
Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and high volume production machinery and systems
Able to work shift work
Experience and proven knowledge with Health and Safety Standards and Employment Law
Ability to interact effectively with all levels and all positions within the organization
Driven and energetic with a strong technical background and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Desire to function in a team based environment with aspirations for personal growth
Excellent oral and written communication skills and dedication to Team Member morale, customer service, safety, quality and delivery
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Superior organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Responsibility for shift scheduling including work station assignments/shift rotations, training, vacations, breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent Team Members
Coordinating production startups, shutdowns and changeovers
Attaining shift production goals
Operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
Communicating with other Shift Supervisors and Plant Managers
Responsibility for quality control, adjust as necessary during shift to produce product within specification
Participating on Continuous Improvement Teams and implementing changes
Providing leadership, direction and seek to empower Team Members
Supporting Vistaprint’s mission, vision, strategic plan, goals and management decisions
Ensuring all Team Members follow Company Health & Safety standards as well as requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it applies to the manufacturing sector
Ensuring all Team Members are trained sufficiently in operating machines and/or tasks and know where the first aid room, kits and other safety equipment are located