2nd Shift Supervisor

Location: 71 North St. Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 

Reports to: Operations Leader, Steel & Distribution

Hours: Monday – Thursday; 5pm – 3:30am (10 hour shifts)

  Lead People. Drive Performance. Build Quality.

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing supervisor who is passionate about developing people, promoting a safe workplace, and achieving operational excellence. The successful individual will be responsible for leading our steel manufacturing department, coordinating daily production activities, coaching employees, & ensuring production, quality & safety targets are consistently achieved.

As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting our manufacturing operations. Working closely with Production Management, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping & other cross-functional teams, you’ll help create an engaged workforce while driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional products to our customers.

The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leads by example, and enjoys developing high-performing teams while continuously improving processes & results.

What We Offer

• Starting Base salary of $75,000 - $90,000
• Comprehensive benefits program
• RPP (Pension) matching program
• Opportunities for leadership development & career advancement
• Stable, full-time employment with an industry-leading manufacturer
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, & continuous improvement
• Company events for you and your family to participate in. Past events have included: Blue Jays Games, Summer family Fun Fest, Golf Tournament, Food Trucks, Toronto Zoo

Position Summary:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, & high-quality operation of an assigned manufacturing department within Britespan Buildings. This role provides day-to-day leadership to production employees in one of our manufacturing areas, including Steel, Fabric, or Distribution, ensuring production schedules are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, & operational excellence.

The Shift Supervisor is accountable for planning & coordinating daily activities, coaching & developing team members, monitoring performance, & driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with Management, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, & other cross-functional teams, this position ensures resources are effectively utilized to meet customer expectations & business objectives.

The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who promotes a positive team culture, leads by example, fosters employee engagement & accountability, and is committed to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and delivering quality products that support Britespan’s reputation for excellence.

Position Qualifications:

Education & Knowledge	High School diploma or equivalent Knowledge of Lean principles, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Knowledge of hand/power tools Must possess a working knowledge of CWB welding standards & quality requirements CWB Welding Supervisor certification – Preferred  Postsecondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related field – asset Health & Safety training and/or certifications – asset
Skills	Strong leadership, coaching & employee development skills Ability to build positive working relationships across departments Sound decision-making & problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, & monitor daily production activities Ability to promote & maintain a safe work environment & ensure compliance with company policies & legislative requirements Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, productivity & customer satisfaction Ability to analyze production metrics & use data to drive performance improvements Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word) Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive & solution-focused approach Strong conflict resolution, performance management, & employee engagement skills Ability to read blueprints, parts lists, use & read measuring tape Mechanical aptitude & an understanding of manufacturing processes - asset
Experience	5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably within a steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, distribution or production environment Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing setting Experience managing production schedules, labour resources & workflow to meet operational targets Demonstrated experience leading & motivating teams while fostering a positive, accountable work environment Experience investigating & resolving production, quality, & safety issues Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, or similar operational excellence initiatives - preferred Experience using ERP/MRP systems & production reporting software – asset
Communication	Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Strong Interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, & supervise production employees to achieve departmental & organizational objectives
• Foster a positive, respectful, & accountable work environment that promotes teamwork, engagement, & continuous improvement
• Communicate daily production priorities, job expectations, company objectives, & operational updates to team members
• Coordinate daily production activities & assign work to ensure efficient use of labour, equipment & resources
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching & constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, & address performance or attendance concerns in accordance with company policies; (e.g. work start, break and stop times of the production floor personnel)
• Support employee onboarding, training, cross-training, & ongoing development to build workforce capability & succession
• Address workplace conflicts & facilitate timely, effective resolution of employee concerns
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing, selecting & onboarding new employees
• Lead by example, and when operationally required, perform production duties to support workflow & meet production requirements

Production Operations

• Plan, coordinate, & oversee daily production activities to ensure production schedules, productivity targets & customer commitments are achieved
• Ensure all daily production start-up activities, equipment checks, changeovers, quality inspections, tooling inspections, & safety inspections are completed
• Monitor workflow throughout the facility to ensure materials, equipment, & personnel are utilized efficiently
• Coordinate with material handling & support teams to ensure workstations are supplied with materials & production is not interrupted
• Identify production constraints & implement corrective actions to minimize downtime & improve throughput
• Ensure standardized work procedures & manufacturing processes are consistently followed
• Monitor production performance & implement actions to improve productivity, efficiency, & overall operational effectiveness
• Adapt quickly to changing production priorities while maintaining operational performance & customer service levels

 Safety & Compliance

• Promote & maintain a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all health & safety legislation, company policies, safe working practices, & the proper use of personal protective equipment
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, & safety observations
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, & safety concerns, implementing corrective & preventive actions
• Maintain a safe, clean, & organized work environment through employee education, accountability, & adherence to housekeeping standards
• Ensure workstations, machinery, & common areas are maintained in an orderly condition that supports safe & efficient operations

 Quality

• Ensure products are manufactured, processed, or prepared in accordance with Britespan’s quality standards, customer specifications, & established procedures
• Verify quality inspections are completed & respond promptly to quality concerns or non-conformances
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistent quality & identify opportunities for process improvement
• Collaborate with Quality, Production Management & other teams to resolve product or process issues

 Equipment & Resource Management

• Ensure production equipment tools, & workstations are maintained in safe working condition and available when required
• Coordinate maintenance requests & support preventative maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime
• Monitor inventory, materials, consumables, & production supplies to support uninterrupted operations
• Ensure efficient material flow throughout the manufacturing facility

 Continuous Improvement

• Lead & support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiative to enhance safety, quality, productivity, & cost performance
• Encourage employee involvement in identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, & increase operational efficiency
• Support the implementation of new equipment, technologies, & process improvements

 Communication & Administration

• Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to coordinate daily operations
• Attend and actively participate in production meetings, shift handovers, & operational planning sessions
• Maintain accurate production records, performance metrics, & operational reports
• Communicate operational issues, resource requirements, & improvement opportunities to management in a timely manner

 Other Duties

• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting other departments & operational activities, as required, to ensure the efficient operations of the business
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Leader

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Hours: Monday – Thursday; 5pm – 3:30am (10 hour shifts)