Production Supervisor

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Located in Guelph, ON, ON

Salary: $65,000 up to $90,000 annually

Production Supervisor
Location: Cambridge, ON
Salary: $65,000 up to $90,000 annually

Openings:

• Days: Monday to Friday 1 opening
• Nights: 1 Opening 
• Position Type: Full-time, direct-hire opportunity

Express Employment Professionals Guelph is hiring on behalf of a reputable company in Cambridge, ON for a Production Supervisor.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor's primary function is to lead the team members, ensure safety, productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction goals are met or exceeded across all plant production operations and to achieve company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

·         Plan, organize, and control production work, including the timely setup of equipment.

·         Responsible for communicating with other functions and/or departments to address issues that may surface, such as a shortage in inventory, short lead times, incomplete or inaccurate work instructions, etc.

·         Overall responsibility for quality, productivity, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

·         Delegate work orders to optimize productivity and employee capabilities.

·         Staff the manufacturing function (prepare job descriptions, make hiring decisions, and deploy resources) to meet production requirements

·         Responsible for training or overseeing the training of employees in the use of equipment or production techniques.

·         Responsible for providing a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees.

·         Responsible for monitoring staffing levels, ensuring proper labor complements, and adjusting accordingly.

·         Supervision of staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, and employee training.

·         Coordination of work activities with other departments.

·         Actively leads all employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

·         Assess skills of hourly employee performance by defining performance expectations, measuring results, and giving feedback and coaching.

·         Support continuous improvement initiatives including activities related to: On Time Delivery, Lean Manufacturing, Health & Safety, Employee Performance, Quality, Overtime, and Housekeeping (5S) throughout the facility.

·         Ensure and promote a safe working environment by abiding and ensuring employees follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

·         Assist staff in resolving complex operational problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality (including continuous improvement).

·         Conduct interviews, employee performance appraisals, and associated skills matrix, and orientation procedures as required throughout the shop floor and coordinate with functional groups as required to provide a holistic view of the person’s performance.

·         Prepare production and other related reports.

·         Review and revise the Time & Attendance system daily (attendance, sick leave, and vacation)

·         Measurement of parts, both in process and as final assemblies as required.

·         Documentation of measurements, material test reports, and all other deemed necessary (Initial Sample Reports, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)

Educational Requirements

·         High school Education/post-secondary or Equivalent, or years of experience combined with education, designations, and certification.

·         Prior Supervisory experience, ideally in an ISO Certified environment.

·         5-7 years’ experience supervising people is considered an asset.

·         7-10 years of background experience in a production environment is considered an asset.

Requirements

·         Demonstrated leadership skills and business acumen.

·         Broad manufacturing experience, preferably in a metal fabrication environment.

·         Knowledge of production processes, measurement & inspection procedures, production planning and control, and budget process.

·         Knowledge of MS Office and Visual.

·         Ability to supervise and lead a diverse group of people.

·         Strong verbal and written communication and conflict-resolution skills.

·         Experienced and knowledgeable in Safety and Health systems.

·         A high degree of understanding of manufacturing systems.

·         Ability to drive employee engagement and team-oriented operations focused on goal alignment.

·         Ability to read and comprehend engineered schematics and detailed blueprints.

·         Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, concepts, and experience.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this advertisement or send your resume to:
karen.fedyk@expresspros.com

Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience

 

 

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