Production Superintendent

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position directs the tasks of the workforce through the Production Supervisors and Lead Hands. You will endeavor to achieve the highest degree of safety, production, and accuracy in a cost effective manner. You will be dedicated to providing superior customer service. You will lead by example, hold supervision accountable, build upon effective means of communication, and provide positive motivation and build employee morale.

**Position Functions**
- Supervise and direct Supervisors/Lead Hands (Rebar and/or Service Centre) and, in conjunction with the Operations Manager, handle any personnel matters and disciplinary actions.
- Coach and mentor Supervisors/Lead Hands on an ongoing basis to assist them in dealing with performance and behavioral related issues with employees. Continue to guide Supervisors/Lead Hands through the appropriate steps and assist, if required, with the documentation.
- Be responsible for efficient manpower planning, and shift scheduling and ensuring overtime distribution is fair and equitable across both divisions.
- Oversee cost effective receiving, warehousing, processing, loading and shipping of all products handled by the Rebar and/or Service Centre divisions.
- Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling and contacting the respective support services for all preventative and breakdown maintenance requirements. Report all major breakdowns to the Operations Manager.
- Assist the Operations Manager with forecasting of workforce requirements to meet future production goals.
- Provide liaison for the purchasing and sales departments on all matters relating to production, shipping, receiving and inventory control.
- Develop and maintain a divisional training plan including a cross-training program for all employees to ensure the workforce.
- Be responsible for ensuring the divisions operate in a safe manner at all times. Ensure an ongoing awareness of supervisory responsibilities as set forth in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ensure Supervisors/Lead Hands maintain appropriate levels of housekeeping within the divisions.
- Perform the role of Management representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee pursuant to health and safety issues including ensuring that monthly safety inspections and safety talks are completed and documented.
- Ensure Supervisors/ Lead Hands follow through with the reporting of workplace accidents and/or injuries and that appropriate and thorough investigations are carried out and corrective actions implemented in a timely fashion.
- Hold Supervisors/Lead Hands accountable for arranging and managing the company’s Return to Work program as related to the division’s employees.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Post-Secondary education in Operations/Management related field or equivalent education and experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Production Supervisory role preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced customer service focused environment.
- Experience leading a team of 5+ Supervisors/Lead Hands.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Supervising: 5 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person