Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor | Night Shifts | Colborne, ON | $80-86K | Full time

• $80-86K (including overtime)
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Qualifications and Experience

• College diploma required; apprenticeship completion or technical diploma preferred
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification and/or operating experience is required
• Experience in a machine shop environment and familiarity with CNC transfer machines is considered an asset
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including a working knowledge of GD&T
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Self motivated with a strong work ethic and a results oriented mindset
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and technologies

Additional Requirements

• The successful candidate must possess a valid Class G driver's license and successfully complete a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment throughout the facility, including exterior areas
• Promote a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, processes, and workplace rules
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to production employees
• Conduct daily floor walkabouts and communicate shift activities and job status effectively during shift handovers
• Take ownership of shift performance related to quality, productivity, cost, and delivery objectives
• Complete layered process audits, safety inspections, and participate in corrective action initiatives
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications while minimizing scrap and ensuring non conformance procedures are properly followed
• Collaborate closely with Quality and Set Up Technicians to ensure product conformity
• Plan, schedule, and assign work to meet production targets and customer requirements
• Provide support and resources for chip inspection processes related to automotive valve housing components
• Monitor efficiency and productivity metrics, review performance results, and communicate feedback to the team
• Ensure all required documentation is available and accurately maintained at each workstation, including count sheets, inspection reports, travelers, and 5S documentation
• Coordinate the movement of raw materials, packaging, and skids to and from production areas
• Maintain shop floor discipline and ensure a productive working environment
• Support the training and development of both new and existing employees
• Communicate and document key events and operational updates with other Shift Supervisors and the Operations Manager
• Assist with material handling activities as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience

• Forklift: 2-3 years
• Supervising: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class G driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person