Production Supervisor

Working at Walker 

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job:

We're seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Production Supervisor to lead daily operations at our Essex Quarry. In this key role, you’ll oversee daily operations at our processing plants to ensure high-quality production, efficient workflows, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role will also help coordinate routine plant maintenance and sourcing replacement parts through an approved vendor list. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you’ll be a part of the production supervisor team on site, supporting a skilled team while driving continuous improvement in production performance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $75,000–$85,000. This will be a rotating shift supervisory position (days/afternoons). If you're ready to take the next step in your aggregates career, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage daily production schedules to meet sales demands and inventory targets

• Oversee machine inspections and plant equipment performance

• Process employee timecards and liaise with payroll to resolve discrepancies

• Generate and analyze daily production reports

• Supervise subcontractors and consultants during plant construction or upgrades

• Support procurement of parts and consumables for ongoing maintenance

• Assist in budget preparation and monitor costs

• Promote and enforce safety and environmental standards and training

• Lead and motivate a production team, identifying training needs and ensuring operational efficiency

• Foster positive labor relations and assist with collective agreement administration

Here’s What You Need:

• High school diploma (minimum); college diploma or university degree preferred

• 2+ years in plant operations and/or supervisory roles, preferably in the aggregates, construction or heavy industrial sector

• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Knowledge of environmental, health & safety legislation

• Detail-oriented with excellent recordkeeping and reporting skills

• Proficient with computer systems to track production and generate reports

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you 

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry

• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

Apply now to step into a role where your leadership, attention to detail, and industry experience will make a real impact.

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.  We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.  

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.