Production Supervisor

Trench Group

$80K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of Ontario's occupational health and safety laws.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Skilled in driving root cause investigations and problem-solving techniques.
  • Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-department coordination.
  • College diploma or university degree in Engineering Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct production employees to meet safety and productivity targets.
  • Ensure compliance with Ontario health and safety regulations relevant to electrical manufacturing.
  • Participate in EHS risk assessments and contribute to hazard mitigation efforts.
  • Lead root cause analysis for safety or quality incidents using structured tools.
  • Assist in developing and implementing manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support production schedules smoothly.
  • Monitor and analyze key production metrics and propose corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including paid vacation and health benefits.
  • Pension plan and bonus opportunities.
  • Gain practical experience in innovative optical measurement technology.
  • Work with experienced professionals and gain insights into the latest technologies.
Full Job Description
Stellenanzeige: HR Business Partner (m/f/d) - Trench Germany GmbH
Production Supervisor
Scarborough, ON | Full-Time (On-Site) | Senior (5+ years)

Overview
We are seeking ahands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-dayoperations in a unionized manufacturing environment producing high-voltageequipment for the power transmission industry. Reporting to the ProductionManager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for executing productionplans, ensuring compliance with Ontario's regulatory standards, driving safetyinitiatives, and leading manufacturing excellence on the shop floor.
This role requiresactive involvement in EHS risk assessments, root cause analysis,and the development and implementation of manufacturing procedures, witha strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a make-to-orderproduction setting.

Your Tasks:
  • Supervise daily operations and direct hourly production employees in a unionized environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Ontario health and safety regulations, including OHSA and CSA standards relevant to electrical manufacturing and high-voltage equipment.
  • Actively participate in EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) risk assessments and contribute to hazard identification, mitigation, and corrective actions.
  • Lead or support root cause analysis for safety incidents, quality defects, or production disruptions using tools such as 5 Whys or Fishbone Diagrams.
  • Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of manufacturing procedures and standard work instructions, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support smooth execution of make-to-order production schedules.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members, promote a positive labor-management relationship, and ensure adherence to the collective agreement.
  • Monitor key metrics such as labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime; identify trends and propose corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation related to work orders, safety inspections, and quality checks.
  • Support continuous improvement activities, including Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.


Requirements:
  • Solid understanding of Ontario's occupational health and safety laws, including knowledge of ESA, WSIB, and OHSA regulations.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with proven success in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
  • Skilled in problem-solving techniques and driving root cause investigations.
  • Familiarity with Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills;able to coordinate effectively across departments
  • College diploma or university degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Ability to work on a 3-shift rotation and cover other supervisor shifts as required.
  • Experience in make-to-order production and high-voltage or electro-mechanical equipment is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience working in a unionized environment is required.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.


We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.
  • The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
  • You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
  • Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.


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