Production Supervisor

Location: Niagara Region Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $75000 - $80000 per year
Schedule: 12-Hour Continental Rotating Shifts (6:00 AM 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM 6:00 AM)

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading production teams ensuring safe and efficient operations maintaining product quality and achieving production targets while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supervise and lead production employees while ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and minimize workplace incidents through proactive leadership.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
• Oversee operations across production processing packaging shipping quality and maintenance departments.
• Maintain employee attendance vacation overtime and shift records.
• Support cross-functional departments including Maintenance Quality Purchasing Logistics Human Resources Accounting and Plant Management.
• Monitor production efficiency quality and manufacturing costs while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Conduct daily 5S audits and maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Coach mentor and develop production employees through training retraining and cross-training programs.
• Evaluate employee performance and identify skill development opportunities.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain a productive team-oriented work environment.
• Assist with problem-solving process improvements and productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure all production documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time.

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or a related field.
• Previous experience supervising or managing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing facility is required.
• Experience working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation with rotating shifts.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies including:
  • 5S
  • Standard Work
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
  • Gemba
  • Structured Problem Solving
  • OEE
  • Kaizen
  • Material Flow
  • Kanban
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Salary: $75000 - $80000 annually
• Production Bonus Program
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employer-paid Health Dental Vision Life Insurance LTD/STD and Travel Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Eligibility

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader looking to join a stable organization that values safety operational excellence continuous improvement and employee development.