Job Description

Production Supervisor

Co-ordinate and direct the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality. Inspect product to verify production specifications are met. Train and supervise production personnel. Direct shift supervisors on production volume, quality standards, cost constraints and scheduling requirements. Ensure effective utilization and maintenance of plant resources, recommend major equipment purchases. Ensure that production targets are met, and maintain health and safety standards.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location and:
The Global Operating System Plays;


OHSAS 18001: Health and Safety management system standard;


ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard;


TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.


Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
o Maintain department 5S requirements.
2.5 Manage, initiate, and direct the activities of employee's and equipment
2.6 Allocating work to employees, setting production targets and communicating precise instructions.
2.7 Effective employee relations.
2.8 Respond to employee concerns promptly and work with HR to resolve.
2.9 Monitor and initiate training activities in their department and all related documentation.
Works and ensures that all employees work in a safe manner, in a safe environment.
Conduct employee meetings.
Complete performance evaluations for their department as required.
Perform weekly safety inspections, 5s inspections, Layered Audits.
Complete tasks as assigned from Monthly Workplace Inspections.
Participate in the corrective action process.
Must be able to troubleshoot equipment.
Plan employees' days, schedule appointments and adjust schedules in response to customers' demands. Review turnaround times for repairs and installations and diverse skills of workers to ensure job tasks are assigned to appropriate workers. Change work assignments and schedules to maintain and improve efficiency.
Develop work schedules for workers.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Journeyman/woman trade certification in related field would be an asset.
Essential Skills
Reading: 5


Document Use: 3


Numeracy: 3


Three to five years of machine shop experience and supervision experience would be an asset.
Possess excellent comprehension skills to read completed inspection forms to ensure all maintenance, repair and inspection tasks have been adequately completed by workers.
Ability to identify structures and locate dimensions in scale drawings. Familiarity with employee legislation.
Good communication skills in order to communicate with managers and supervisors to explain progress of jobs and to obtain instructions and tasks.
Possess coaching skills to train employees and less experienced workers to install new equipment, perform maintenance tasks and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults. Organize and lead meetings with employees
Assume a wide variety of roles to coordinate job tasks with those of junior workers, co-workers and subcontractors. Work according to company mandates for communication, meetings and projects.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment.
Knowledgeable in basic computer applications and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to continuously learn to keep up with new technologies, new products, new information and regulatory changes within industry. Participate in seminars, courses, and other learning opportunities through the organization.
Knowledge of applicable employment and safety legislation.

Desired Characteristics

Excellent documentation skills with a keen attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills are a necessity
Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment
Flexible and adaptable

Why Linamar

Opportunities for career advancement
Assistance with approved professional designations and fees
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
Social committees and sports teams
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request