Production Supervisor

Supervise the tasks and work of production support staff to ensure production objectives are met. Responsible for performing such work consistent with the company’s corporate mission, values, and plant financial objectives.

Essential Functions

• Present production schedules and other records and reports determining production productivity to plant leadership.
• Evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Identify variances between productivity levels and production goals
• Identify direct and indirect labor issues and production problems, make recommendations, and assist management in developing a corrective action plan.
• Engage and direct in daily production operations and anticipate production problems, (i.e., material shortages, equipment malfunctions, rush orders, etc.) such that loss of work hours is minimized and production and quality objectives are achieved.
• Utilize skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives; exchange timely information with other supervisors on interdepartmental product flow and workforce needs.
• Instruct, train, orient, motivate and otherwise assist a team of fitters, welders, CNC operators and other employees so that safety, quality, and production objectives are achieved.
• Participate in the selection/interview process to fill worker positions and appraise employee performance. Recommend promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
• Keep employees informed of the company rules and regulations, production, and quality expectations.
• Maintain professionalism and stay abreast of new developments through publications, vendors, and in-house management training.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or related experience in steel fabrication and construction
• In-depth knowledge and background in blueprint reading and fabrication practices
• Capacity to:
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to production or productivity problems
  • Effectively manage time and communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution
  • Schedule events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others
• Computer experience (Google Workspace and Microsoft Office)

Company Description

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Routine exposure to steel fabrication environment and occasional outside weather conditions, excessive noise levels and is regularly exposed to vibration. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes, vapors, or airborne particles. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

This is a safety-sensitive position 

A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and/or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.  

Remuneration

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.