Production Supervisor

Job description

Waterville TG is a world leader in Automotive Sealing Systems, the high standard of design, development and the manufacturing which Toyoda Gosei has built its reputation allows Waterville TG to become one of the most admired companies in sealing.

Our Petrolia, Ontario location is currently seeking a **Production Supervisor **to join the team
- **Scope**_

As a **Production Supervisor **you will provide daily support to the production team using your skills in continuous improvement, scrap management, troubleshooting and training. You will provide leadership, direction, support, mentoring, and coaching to Production Team Members.
- **Major Areas of Responsibility**_
- Daily support of production issues
- Daily scrap management activities, weekly scrap reporting and SOP (Start of Production) scrap analysis and countermeasures
- Lead/Follow-up on continuous improvement activities
- Identify and support the implementation of actions and/or countermeasures to comply with the expectations and the requirements of internal and external customers
- Production troubleshooting support - molding and clip machines / extrusion areas
- Work with the team members to achieve production objectives
- React in abnormal situations (breakdowns, lack of manpower, etc.) by utilizing the necessary resources
- Ensure pro-active involvement of team members and concerned services in problem solving or project organization
- Inform managers, colleagues and team members about objectives to be achieved, results, complaints, accidents, info. about the process, organizational information, etc.
- Manage and/or identify material and human resources required for the achievement of the objectives
- Promote safety through safe work practices
- Look for kaizen opportunities in all areas of the process (yield, scrap, customer complaints, manpower)
- Track performance indicators (yield, scrap, efficiency) and react to information
- Ensure team members are trained and qualified to perform the job according to standards
- Ensure all quality checks and documentation are completed as per IATF 16949 standards
- **Requirements**_
- College Diploma or equivalent experience is required
- 3-5yrs related experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is an asset
- 3+yrs supervisory experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred
- **Critical Competencies and Skills**_
- Project Management
- TPS (Toyota Production System)
- Understand interpretation of drawings, OIS, control plans, machine design requests, work orders
- Knowledge of rubber/plastic characteristics and production parameters
- Knowledge of process development activities for new business and Engineering changes-layout and machine commissioning knowledge
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks is an asset
- Visual Controls
- Technical Root Cause Analysis/Problem Solving
- Communication with Team Members and Support Groups
- Delegation
- Planning and Organizing Ability (Time Management)
- Critical Decision Making

**This is an offshift position, the successful incumbent must be able to work AFTERNOON (3:00-11:05PM) or NIGHT (11:00PM-7:05AM) SHIFT.**

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

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work the offshifts, Afternoons (3-11:05pm) or Nights (11pm-7:05am)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supervisory: 3 years (preferred)
- manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person