Molding - Packer Supervisor - Continental D Shift (7:30pm - 7:30am)

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Manager, Molding, the Packer Supervisor’s responsibility is to provide the leadership and co-ordination of all shop-floor functions and activities for packers to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets and to foster a working environment that is fair, equitable and driven to continuously improve.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise Team Members: resolve personnel issue and lead Performance Improvement Process and ensure conformance to Standards of Conduct, maintaining good employee relations on the shop floor through clear communication and feedbackSchedules, directs and monitors the work of assigned Team Members in a manner that supports exceeding daily standard production rates. Evaluates operations and adjusts work schedules when needed to maintain production needs.Manage the Performance Improvement program including dealing with issues and providing timely feedback, maintaining proper notes of issues and interactions and working with HR to support good documentation and resolution of issues.Coaching and counselling Team Members as appropriate.Ensures all Team Members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner using the appropriate PPE when applicable and providing training when appropriate.Lead accident/incident investigations and submit reports in a timely mannerManage the Training Program for new team members and support the maintenance of the training matrixLead quality investigations to determine root cause of defects and coordinate quarantine of product and sorting activitiesEnsuring resources are used efficientlyManage vacation planning to satisfy production needs and managing and reporting absences, overtime, personnel moves and other exceptions.Support and Drive Continuous Improvement: This entails identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvements projects, either leading or participating in projects, while working in partnership with peers to implement process change and physical upgrades. Create and update SOPs and related documentsEnsure full communication of all information to shift supervisors to ensure smooth running of Molding production by conducting daily audits, formal communication meetings and collecting data in order to submit daily production reportsAlways comply with plant safety and HACCP, using appropriate PPE while performing various dutiesMust follow food safety and cGMP processes and proceduresPerform other duties as assigned.In this role your direct reports include the positions of Packers and a Packer Cell Lead supporting the shift.SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEducational Requirements: Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Engineering or Business or equivalent.Minimum Experience/Field: Demonstrated strong supervisory skills is an essential attribute Experience in a midsize to large manufacturing environment with fast paced made to order processes. Experience in leadership of a fast paced, high volume Lean Manufacturing environment. Knowledge injection molding manufacturing.Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsPhysical Requirements: This job requires both office and plant exposure with considerable time spent on shop floor exposed to a noisy environmentCommunication Skills: A skilled influencer with strong ability to positively impact desired behaviors. Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Education/Experience/Skills: Ability to effectively coach, positively influence and support Team MembersPolytainers Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening, assessing, or evaluating applications. All decisions are reviewed by human recruiters to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr