Job Description
The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing daily operations within the department and must have experience in a production environment. This role requires strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of all production support functions. A solid knowledge of manufacturing principles, especially lean manufacturing, is essential.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Position
Production Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)
Shift
Monday to Thursday
4:00PM – 2:30AM
Location
MiTek Canada Head Office/ Plant
240 Stirling Crescent
Bradford, ON, L3Z 4L5
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing daily operations within the department and must have experience in a production environment. This role requires strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of all production support functions. A solid knowledge of manufacturing principles, especially lean manufacturing, is essential.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
MiTek Canada is growing again and searching for a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee our stamping shift on afternoons.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will supervise, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture parts or products.
Work Schedule: This position will work on the afternoon shift from 4:00pm to 2:30am Monday to Thursday. Must be able to train on day shift for first few weeks. Required to work occasionally on Fridays as per business needs.
What You Will Do:
Responsibilities
- Lead a department in the execution of daily production tasks, training, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with the Day Shift Production Supervisor to assign and manage the daily required targets and goals
- Ensure routed production materials are issued/or received on the production floor and located accurately by the team in a timely manner
- Address safety concerns with team members immediately to prevent injuries and production hazards, and promptly follow up as needed
- Ensure all team members wear protective gear during production and monitor compliance with safety instructions throughout the team
- Execute safety walks and weekly safety audits
- Ensure team members are performing inspections correctly
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Actively engage in training and on-the-job development opportunities to advance competency in the MiTek Leadership Blueprint
- Ensure ERP/MRP production transactions are done correctly and in a timely manner
- Identify areas for improvement and lead efforts to drive efficiencies, fostering team growth at the site
- Ensure timely identification and resolution of issues impacting production
- Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
- Work closely with other Plant departments to address and resolve issues
- Work with local manufacturing engineering group to implement efficient and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that production employees are trained to
- Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlines and operational demands
- Perform safety and incident reporting
- Responsible for shutdown and securing of plant at end of shift
Qualifications
- High School/GED required
- 2+ Years in leadership role responsible for 4 or more personnel in manufacturing environment
- Able to use computer and Microsoft Office Applications
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ Years experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment
- Experience in MRP Software
- Experience in RF Scanners
- Forklift experience
Additional Requirements
Soft Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Showcase good leadership/motivation skills to lead different people with different abilities and character traits
- Swift learner and an excellent coach to train their teammates
- Excellent problem-solving skills to effectively handle the challenges and problems in the production department
- Demonstrate strong time management skills and take a proactive approach
- Conflict resolutions skills would be an asset
Physical Demands
- This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, walk upstairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.
Eligible for additional pay:
Expected Salary Range:From $39/hour
This position is for an existing vacancy.
MiTek Perks
- Generous time off including Paid Time Off, annual holidays
- Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
- Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement programs including RRSP and Profit Sharing
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
- myFlexPay partner allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
