Role:
Production Supervisor
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario
Company:
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
Department:
Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to:
Plant Director
What we offer
In this role, you'll lead a key production area within SAMI's advanced manufacturing facility focused on panelized and modular construction. You'll build and guide a skilled team, help establish production processes, and drive operational excellence in a highly innovative, technology-driven environment.
You'll play a critical role in scaling production, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring high-quality delivery of structural building components.
Facility shift hours are 6:30am to 5:00pm, four (4) days/week (Monday to Thursday).
What you'll do
- Lead daily operations across panel production lines and modular assembly areas, ensuring production targets, quality, and safety standards are met
- Direct and support a team of skilled trades, machine operators, assemblers, and general labourers; oversee task allocation, performance, and attendance, fostering accountability
- Supervise production activities to ensure efficient flow of work across panel fabrication, structural assembly, staging, and material handling
- Ensure adherence to production sequencing and schedules, coordinating priorities based on project timelines and plant capacity
- Oversee production processes such as cutting, framing, sheathing, fastening, material integration, and modular assembly in accordance with established work instructions
- Maintain quality standards throughout production, identifying and resolving defects or inconsistencies in panel or modular assemblies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production planning, engineering, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of materials, workflow, and production readiness
- Support production ramp-up, commissioning, and process stabilization for new equipment, lines, or product types
- Initiate and manage rework or reproduction activities to meet customer delivery timelines and maintain production flow
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production processes, equipment usage, and safety requirements
- Track and report key production metrics such as throughput, efficiency, downtime, labour utilization, and first-pass quality
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing production flow, reducing waste, and improving productivity in a panelized environment
- Train and onboard new team members, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration
- Implement and support cross-training programs across production areas to build workforce flexibility and operational resilience
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, prefabrication, or construction-related production environments, ideally in a supervisory or lead role
- Strong understanding of panelized or modular construction, building components, or structural assembly (e.g., walls, floors, roof systems)
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, including drawings, shop drawings, production orders, and specifications
- Familiarity with MES/ERP systems for production tracking, reporting, and workflow management
- Experience developing SOPs and training materials to standardize processes and ensure safety and quality compliance
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate across departments
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality, safety, and operational efficiency
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment
Bonus Points
- Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing, Construction Technology, Wood Products, or a related field preferred
- Experience with panelized construction, modular assembly, or prefabricated building components
- Experience working in automated or robotics-enabled manufacturing environments
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar's annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It's okay if you don't have 100% of the requirements. If you're the right candidate, we'll help you learn and grow.
Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.
