Job Description

Production Supervisor #2500-60

Posting Opens: September 16, 2025

Posting Closes: September 18, 2025

Positions Available: Temp Days

Plant 37

Payband: TBD

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role. Minimum grade 12 education required, further education a definite asset. Must be familiar with IATF 16949 requirements, ISO awareness, 5S and Kaizen policies, Heath the Safety legislative requirement and Significant Environmental Aspects including: waste management. Must have a strong technical background and have a general understanding of the function and operation of fabricating equipment. Must have blueprint reading knowledge. Must be team oriented, excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees Must have excellent organizational skills. Computer literate- Excel, Lotus notes, Word Must be knowledgeable in matters relating to health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that employees are following all rules and codes of conduct established in the Employee Handbook + Hand out daily job traveler to employees (check with Production Coordinator to be sure that jobs have been correctly designated.)
+ Ensure that employees involved in accidents receive the proper care required. All accidents must be documented on an Accident Report form accurately and completely.
+ Ensure that all new personnel have received appropriate training on their job so that they are aware of Quality, Productivity and Safety requirements.
+ When and where necessary, implement corrective action to bring about positive changes in employee to ensure optimum quality and efficiency.
+ Provide leadership and direction to production employees (direct reports) which include attendance management and performance management.
+ Perform audits pertaining to 5S and Kaizen ensuring shop floor cleanliness.
The incumbent is responsible to establish and maintain communication with other people in roles of responsibility to ensure that production is running effectively and efficiently. + Verbally and by completing the Shift Leader's Report, communicate with other shift supervisors in matters relating to production and quality (i.e. -problems, production goals being reached, machinery not working properly.)
+ Ensure proper completion of daily check sheets (verification sheets) to maximize employee performance and safety.
+ Ensure that Daily Labor reports are edited, and tracked to oversee employee Performance.
+ During the off-shifts (afternoons and midnight's), the incumbent is responsible to establish and maintain communication with other people in roles of responsibility (i.e. quality, set-up, lift truck driver etc.) to ensure that production is running effectively and efficiently. During the day shift, the Production Supervisor works closely with the Production Co-Ordinator to report any production problems
Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner for hourly employees. Comply with the provisions of the O.H.S.A. and requirements and take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the workers. Conduct routine daily inspections (document findings) of the workplace and provide copies for management. Initiate appropriate corrective actions for any unsafe conditions or situations identified. Investigate, report and take corrective action to address identified unsafe acts or conditions. Ensure that only authorized, qualified (competent) individuals operate equipment. Initiate progressive discipline actions, according to policy. Work with J.H.S.C. and assist as required. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or Production Manager + May be required to work above and beyond normal shift hours to ensure an understanding and completion of production requirements.