Business Title: Production Supervisor
Function:
Grade: 232
Compensation Range: 89,000 - 109, 000
Current Vacancy: Yes
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Business Line: Drilling Products
Reports To: Production Manager
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Job Overview
Boart Longyear is seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team in North Bay, Ontario. This position oversees daily operations on the shop floor, supporting a unionized workforce and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a background in machining, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to excellence in manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a unionized workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Monitor employee attendance, manage timecards, and ensure accurate payroll submission.
- Provide training and support to machine operators, promoting development and skill-building.
- Champion Boart Longyear's Lean Manufacturing initiatives and actively lead improvement projects.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
- Contribute to the maintenance and advancement of ISO certifications (ISO 9001/14000/18000).
- Participate in and help facilitate monthly Quality and Safety meetings.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production floor aligned with EHS standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment, programming, and machining issues as they arise.
- Ensure full compliance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and internal policies.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and motivate production personnel.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and lean principles.
- Ability to work effectively across shifts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Education:
- Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on machining experience required.
- Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
- Proficient in CNC programming and machine setup.
- Familiarity with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration in a unionized environment.
- Experience working within ISO-certified systems and supporting EHS standards.
Languages:
- English required (spoken and written).
- French language skills considered an asset.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Work Environment:
- Industrial manufacturing facility with rotating shifts (8, 10, or 12 hours).
- 24/7 operating schedule day and night rotational schedule
- Exposure to machining equipment, tools, and moderate noise levels.
- PPE required in designated areas (safety boots, glasses, hearing protection).
Lifting Requirements:
- Occasional lifting of materials or tools up to 50 lbs.
- Standing and walking required throughout shift, along with occasional bending and reaching.
Environmental Health & Safety
Boart Longyear commits to protecting the health and safety, physical, psychological, and social well-being of our employees, contractors, and visitors at all of our sites and facilities. We also commit to protect the environment and the communities in which we operate.
All employees and contractors of Boart Longyear are required to:
- Apply the THINK process to ensure no harm to people, property or environment.
- Correctly use required safety equipment, PPE and follow Standard Work Procedures.
- Comply with the Golden Rules of Safety and the Rules of the Road.
- Use Stop Work Authority to control unsafe conditions and stop unsafe acts.
