Welding Production Supervisor

OpTalent•Mississauga, ON

61d•CA$90,000 - CA$97,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and manage the daily operations of a dynamic production team. This role is critical in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the department. As a Production Supervisor, you will mentor and guide production staff, coordinate workflow, and maintain operational excellence on the day shift, with initial training provided on the same shift.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized setting.
Minimum 5 years hands-on production welding experience, including supervisory experience.
Familiarity with welding robots, CoBots, and automation systems is an asset.
Flexibility to work day shift for training purposes.
Strong knowledge of shop drawings, welding/fabrication processes, and industrial machinery.
Experience training employees in welding or machine operations.
Advanced computer skills, including Google Workspace and manufacturing software.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

CWB Welding Supervisor (per CSA Standard W47.1) – Asset (not mandatory)

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate production team activities to ensure timely completion of production targets.
Enforce safe work practices and compliance with all health and safety policies.
Plan daily operations, anticipate production challenges (material shortages, equipment issues, rush orders) and minimize downtime.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, safety orientation, and performance evaluations.
Train, mentor, and motivate production staff to improve skills, productivity, and overall performance.
Lead daily stand-up meetings to align teams and communicate priorities.
Develop and update manufacturing work instructions and operational documentation.
Administer union-related provisions, provide clear expectations, maintain accountability, and deliver regular feedback.
Oversee administrative activities including health and safety inspections, payroll adjustments, and production reporting.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are met.
Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, work simplification, bottleneck management, and process improvement projects.
Act as a project leader for departmental improvement initiatives as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Provide exposure and guidance on automation technologies including welding robots, CoBots, and other automated production systems.