Our client is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead weekend shift production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing shop floor operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, developing frontline teams, and delivering measurable KPI results in a production environment.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
What You'll Do
- Lead daily shop floor operations to ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives are achieved
- Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Monitor and drive performance against key metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Turnaround Time (TAT), and Cost
- Champion and enforce compliance with Quality standards, Training requirements, 6S practices, and ES&H policies
- Lead and support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
- Investigate and resolve operational issues, non-conformances, and audit findings within required timelines
- Coach, mentor, and develop frontline employees while managing performance and accountability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and achieve operational goals
- Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet changing business demands
- Contribute to short-term and long-term operational planning initiatives
- Foster positive working relationships within a unionized manufacturing environment where applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or a related operational environment
- 3+ years of leadership experience supervising hourly employees or production teams
- Proven experience driving operational performance and achieving KPI targets
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, 5S/6S, and problem-solving methodologies
- Experience managing production output, workforce performance, safety, quality, and operational efficiency
- Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and employee development skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French
The Ideal Candidate
- Has successfully led teams within a manufacturing, production, industrial, aerospace, automotive, logistics, or technical environment
- Thrives in a hands-on leadership role supporting frontline operations
- Uses data and KPIs to make decisions and improve performance
- Has a track record of improving productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency
- Leads by example and builds a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Effectively balances employee engagement with business performance objectives
- Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Brings strong judgment, attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to join a growing organization, make a direct impact on operational performance, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement while leading a critical weekend production shift.
