Job Description

Join a company where your leadership truly shapes the outcome.

We are seeking an experienced

Production Supervisor

who brings passion, precision, and a drive for excellence to our growing chemical manufacturing facility in

beautiful Cape Breton in Nova Scotia

.

This is more than a job -- it's a chance to

lead a skilled production team

, implement

LEAN manufacturing principles

, and make a real impact while enjoying the quality of life that comes with a peaceful, affordable community.

About the Role

Reporting to the

Plant Manager

, you will oversee daily production operations, ensuring your team meets performance, quality, and safety goals. You will use your

LEAN Manufacturing knowledge

and

leadership skills

to optimize processes, minimize downtime, and improve operational efficiency.

This position offers long-term stability, the opportunity to lead improvements, and the satisfaction of seeing your leadership make a visible difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the production team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. Schedule personnel and optimize workflow by managing personnel, equipment, and process steps to reduce waste and downtime. Conduct daily safety and production meetings emphasizing compliance and teamwork. Monitor product quality and immediately address any issues in collaboration with Quality Control. Facilitate problem-solving and root cause analysis with Operators and Maintenance staff. Maintain LEAN principles: 5S, autonomous maintenance, SOP compliance, and continuous improvement. Ensure operators complete pre-production, operational, and shutdown checklists. Prepare detailed downtime and performance reports at the end of each shift. Coach and develop team members through feedback, mentoring, and structured training. Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams for alignment on production priorities. Support maintenance days with autonomous maintenance and housekeeping tasks. Foster a positive, respectful culture built on accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum

3 years of supervisory experience

in a

chemical manufacturing

environment. Strong understanding of

LEAN Manufacturing

and continuous improvement practices. Technical or mechanical background preferred. Experience in troubleshooting, data analysis, and optimizing equipment reliability. Proven ability to coach and build high-performing teams. Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; exposure to maintenance or ERP systems is an asset. Experience in a

unionized setting

is considered an advantage.

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation package Extended health and dental benefits Relocation support available Long-term career stability and advancement opportunities Supportive leadership and training environment Opportunity to live and work in a peaceful, affordable community surrounded by nature

Shift Schedule

8-12-hour shifts (rotational).

If you are a hands-on, people-focused leader ready to make an impact we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:

Point Tupper, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

production supervisor in Canada: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person