Production Supervisor
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
$85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 7–10 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Type- Full-Time
Shift Timing- Morning - 8 am to 4:30 pm
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading and developing a diverse team of production employees.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with manufacturing supervisory experience, a passion for Lean Manufacturing, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide results-oriented leadership and drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Ensure a safe working environment and enforce all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and operational targets.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Communicate daily updates regarding safety, quality, production, staffing, and operational issues to management.
- Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and established production standards.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve individual and team objectives.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to direct reports.
- Support employee training and development plans to address skill gaps.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
- Lead employee relations activities, including performance management and disciplinary processes when required.
- Promote and maintain 5S standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist with Job Task Analysis (JTA), hazard identification, and risk reduction initiatives.
- Investigate and respond to non-conformance reports (NCRs) and production discrepancies.
- Lead or support plant improvement projects and other initiatives assigned by the Plant Manager.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S methodologies.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural and team-oriented environment.
- Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
What We're Looking For
- A self-motivated leader with a strong sense of accountability and business acumen.
- Someone who leads by example and inspires high performance.
- A hands-on professional who thrives in a production environment.
- A collaborative team player committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make an impact in a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinating production schedules and monitoring safety, quality, productivity, and performance against operational targets. Develop and manage the production team, enforce procedures and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement, employee development, and plant initiatives.
Requirements
Requires 7–10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office; post-secondary education in engineering, business administration, or a related field is an asset.
Skills
- Manufacturing Supervision
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S
- Production Scheduling
- Safety Management
- Quality Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Job Task Analysis
- Hazard Identification
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Manufacturing
- Production Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S
- Production Scheduling
- Customer Demand
- Operational Targets
- Workplace Safety
- Health And Safety Policies
- Quality Control
- Productivity Metrics
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Training
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Retention
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Job Task Analysis
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Reduction
- Non-Conformance Reports
- Microsoft Office