Production Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)
$81,120–$81,120 year
On-siteBradford, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Direct daily operations for the stamping shift by supervising workers operating manufacturing machines and managing assigned targets. Coordinate material issuance and receipt on the production floor while ensuring accurate team location of parts. Address safety concerns immediately, enforce protective gear compliance, and execute weekly safety audits and inspections. Train new hires on day shift, lead continuous improvement efforts, and drive efficiencies through standard operating procedures. Monitor ERP/MRP transactions, resolve production issues, and perform end-of-shift shutdowns. Work Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with occasional Friday coverage and day shift training required.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED
- 2+ Years in leadership role responsible for 4 or more personnel in manufacturing environment
- Must be able to train on day shift for first few weeks
- Required to work occasionally on Fridays as per business needs
- Shift Monday to Thursday 4:00PM – 2:30AM
- Location MiTek Canada Head Office/ Plant 240 Stirling Crescent Bradford, ON, L3Z 4L5
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Push/pull
- Walk upstairs
- Crouch
- Communicate through speaking and hearing
- 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
- A solid knowledge of manufacturing principles, especially lean manufacturing
- Must have experience in a production environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Comprehensive understanding of all production support functions
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Swift learner
- Excellent coach to train their teammates
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills
- Proactive approach
- Conflict resolutions skills
- 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
- Ensure all team members wear protective gear during production
- 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
- Ensure ERP/MRP production transactions are done correctly and in a timely manner
- Identify areas for improvement and lead efforts to drive efficiencies
- Maintain positive employee relations
- 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)
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ Years experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment
- Experience in MRP Software
- Experience in RF Scanners
- Forklift experience
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