Job Description

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was

established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is part of

The Precast Group

which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, M Con Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.

We have an immediate opening for a Plant Supervisor.

Overview:

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production activities and ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing plant. In this role, you are a reliable, accountable, natural-born leader. You understand the importance of balancing production, quality, maintenance, health and safety, and your team's needs. You will report to the Plant Manager and be a key member of the Plant Management team. As such responsible for providing overall leadership to the entire plant and the people that work there. This role will require spending most of your time in the plant/yard working closely with Lead Hands to ensure efficient and effective operations within the plant.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage and lead a team of production workers to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing plant. Oversee production schedules with production coordinator and monitor production performance to ensure that production targets are met. Maintain employee attendance records. Monitor and record daily attendance of all plant workers in accordance with company procedures. Follow up on absenteeism, both with and without prior notice, and ensure that appropriate actions or disciplinary measures are taken as per company policy. Allocate work to employees based on skill and production schedule. Ensure that all production processes are carried out in accordance with established quality standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Communicate effectively with all plant personnel the importance of consistently producing quality products for our customers. Verify and collect daily plant equipment/machine inspection reports and arrange for them to be repaired/serviced when required. Coordinate with maintenance and QC to meet production and quality requirements. Report on any errors or defects and take necessary action to prevent them from reoccurring. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations; WSIB and health and safety standards. Assist with managing the staffing requirements to meet production and expansion demands. Assist in training new and existing team members based on the skills matrix. Perform employee performance evaluations as required. Maintain records on employee attendance, health and safety violations, etc. Manage, motivate, and coach existing and new staff to meet production target and performance goals. Further establish employee relations and help to resolve employee issues through problem resolution. Identify and resolve production targets and performance goals. Liaise with union representatives. Ensure all personnel wear appropriate PPE at all times. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education Required: Post-Secondary Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisor position or equivalent role

Specific Experience:

Proven track record of success in managing production schedules, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. Managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset. Knowledge around WSIB and Health and Safety Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

Competencies:

Always maintain high level of safety Exceptional attention to details Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment. Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks. Able to communicate and work well with others in a team environment. Ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks. Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations Willing to work overtime as required.

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Compensation Offer

Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours/week Onsite, Ottawa, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Please confirm you have access to reliable transportation to commute to work as public transportation may not always be readily available. Do you currently reside in the Ottawa area? How many years experience do you have as a plant supervisor? How many years experience do you have with production process and manufacturing?
Work Location: In person