Production Supervisor - Pre -Cast

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for achieving the best results while maintaining high standards in safety, quality assurance, schedule attainment and operational efficiency. Through effective communication, drive and determination, the Production Supervisor is responsible to utilize current knowledge and skills, along with past experience to set clear expectations, efficient planning, production oversight, coaching, counselling, and people management.

The work environment is fast-paced, however, the Production Supervisor and supporting team members must ensure that the safety of our employees or the quality of our products is never compromised. This role requires technical problem solving and innovation while working within approved organizational procedures, quality standards and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Company Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities
  


• Effectively supervise General Labourers and Skilled Workers within a unionized environment 
  


• Ensure all product orders are filled completely and are manufactured in accordance with the organizational standards for safety and high quality
  


• Train and coach employees to produce high quality products as set by the company’s standards
  


• Understand the production schedule to plan and assign personnel based on the daily production requirements and revise the plan as required
  


• Inform the Plant Manager of any foreseeable issues that may arise in production safety, quality, schedule or cost
  


• Report results of the shift production to the Plant Manager and track the daily labour against target
  


• Maintain time and labour allocation sheets and accurately input time and attendance data into Microsoft Excel and Kronos
  


• Ensure teams are operating at the best possible level and production goals are being achieved
  


• Look for, recommend, and implement process improvements through engagement of employees
  


• Analyze and help resolve issues brought forward by workers in accordance with Company policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreement; discipline employees when required
  


• Liaise with other departments to ensure that plant expectations as well as internal and external customer expectations are met
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in the capacity of a supervisory role
  


• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a unionized environment
  


• 2 years of experience working with precast concrete
  


• Engineering technology experience is an asset
  


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and review engineering plans
  


• Must be proficient with MS software programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
  


• Experience with Kronos is an asset
  


• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
  


• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  


• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment
  


• This role follows a nonrotation shift schedule, however a flexible schedule is required as per the business operational needs
  

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.