Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor ensures work is completed according to schedule, standards are followed, employees are trained and supported, and production issues are resolved in real time. The role acts as a key link between production employees, Lead Hands, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Management to achieve operational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Production Execution (Primary Function)

• Lead and coordinate daily shop floor activities including:
• Cutting, drilling, forming
• Welding and assembly
• Finishing and material handling
• Execute production plans provided by Production Planning
• Coordinate work assignments through Lead Hands and production employees
• Assign work based on:
• Skill level
• Workload
• Delivery commitments
• Montor progress throughout the shift and adjust resources as required
• Ensure work is completed
• Safely
• On time
• To specification
• At expected productivity levels
• Support achievement of daily, weekly and monthly production targets

Hands-On Floor Leadership

• Maintain a visible and active presence on the production floor
• Provide frontline leadership and support to Lead Hands and operators
• Work alongside employees when operational demands require support
• Assist with critical operations and production bottlenecks as required
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for:
• Production issues
• Equipment concerns
• Quality concerns
• Safety issues
• Employee issues
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

Team Leadership, Training & Performance Management

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees
• Coordinate employee training, cross-training, and re-training activities
• Ensure employees are trained and competent to safely perform assigned tasks
• Conduct regular performance discussions and coaching conversations
• Participate in formal performance reviews and development planning
• Monitor attendance, productivity, quality performance, and adherence to company policies
• Address performance concerns, attendance issues, and behavioural concerns in a timely manner
• Provie recognition and support employee development and engagement

Daily Communication & Coordination

• Lead daily production meetings and shift-start huddles
• Communicate
• Production priorities
• Safety topics
• Quality concerns
• Delivery commitments
• Operational updates
• Coordinate with
• Production Manager
• Lead Hands
• Production Planning
• Maintenance
• Quality
• Engineering
• Operational Leadership
• Effectively communicate production status, risks, and resource requirements.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications and company quality standards
• Ensure employees follow:
• Drawings
• Work Instructions
• Weld procedures
• Standard operating procedures
• verify first-off inspections and in-process quality checks are conducted
• Stop production when quality concerns could impact product conformity
• Ensure defects and non-conformances are properly documented and addressed
• Participate in investigations and corrective actions related to quality concerns
• Support continuous improvement of quality performance and reduction of rework

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safe work practices
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety observations
• Address unsafe conditions and behaviours immediately
• Participate in and lead incident, injury and near miss investigations
• Support corrective actions and risk reduction initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
• Maintain compliance with OHSA requirements and company policies

Productivity & KPI Ownership

• Assume accountability for operational performance within assigned areas
• Monitor and report key performance indicators including:
• Production output
• Labour efficiency
• Schedule attainment
• Rework and scrap
• Overtime utilization
• Attendance
• Safety performance
• Identify and remove production barriers
• Implement actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Support achievement of departmental productivity goals

Problem Solving & Escalation

• Identify issues affecting production performance, including:
• Equipment breakdowns
• Labour shortages
• Material shortages
• Quality concerns
• Scheduling conflicts
• Take immediate action to resolve operational issues
• Escalate issues to Production Manager when required
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective action planning
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented solutions

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve:
• Productivity
• Efficiency
• Quality
• Safety
• Employee effectiveness
• Support lead manufacturing initiatives and waste-reduction programs
• Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements
• Capture and evaluate employee feedback regarding operational improvements
• Support implementation of continuous improvement projects

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience

• 5+ years experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production environments
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience as:
• Lead Hand
• Senior Operator
• Working Supervisor
• Production Supervisor
• Experience leading production teams and managing performance metrics

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Welding processes
• Fabrication drawings
• Shop equipment and manufacturing processes
• Production scheduling and workflow management
• Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues
• Familiarity with:
• CWB and applicable welding standards
• OHSA requirements
• Manufacturing quality systems
• CWB Welding Supervisor certification considered an asset, or willing to obtain
• Proficient with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Production reporting systems
• ERP or manufacturing software systems

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership presence on production floor
• Excellent coaching and employee development skills
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Practical and action-oriented leadership style

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment
• Comfortable working in hot/cold, indoor/outdoor, noisy and/or industrial settings
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs. occasionally
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Daily production output vs. plan
• Labour productivity and efficiency
• Schedule adherence
• First-pass yield and quality performance metrics
• Rework and scrap reduction
• Safety performance and incident rates
• Employee attendance and engagement
• Training completion and workforce development
• Continuous improvement implementation

VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION

This role serves as the execution engine of the manufacturing operation by transforming production plans into safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

The Production Supervisor:

• Drives production performance and labour productivity
• Develops and supports a skilled workforce
• Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained
• Supports on-time customer delivery
• Reduces waste and inefficiencies through continuous improvement
• Maintains accountability and discipline across the production floor

COMPENSATION

The salary range reflected in any job posting is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including candidate experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations.