Shift Supervisor

Responsible for the utilization and balancing of all resources on shift to ensure efficient shift productivity while maintaining full adherence to safety and quality. Must effectively communicate with shipping, maintenance, quality and both the fabrication and packing teams on a regular basis. Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESKey duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Lead by example following Almag’s PROUD values.Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to meet or exceed performance targets.Identify skill gaps and work with employees to bring them to expected performance levels, hold employees accountable and help them develop. Create a positive work culture that promotes collaboration, respect, and employee engagement.Drive team morale through clear communication of expectations.Encourage open communication and create a safe space for team members to voice concerns or share ideas.Review and analyse daily requirements and ensure plans are communicated and executed. Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with all departments to resolve any issues and discrepancies.Participate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions.Set clear expectations and provide regular updates on progress.Monitor daily operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures.Responsible to address performance issues promptly and constructively, seeking manager and HR advice as necessary to manage escalated concerns.Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.Participate and lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities as they arise.Responsible for ensuring manpower for the current shift & next shift is balanced and fully staffed by managing call-ins; request support from other departments and/or call temporary work force as required.Conduct daily verifications of the attendance system and manage employee timesheet approvals in Dayforce.Address employee concerns and contact the Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support.Hold Packing/Fabrication Leads accountable on daily performance.Responsible for setting up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, WIP adherence, material preparation, and communication.Monitor fabrication and packing production throughout each shift to ensure Leads have the necessary support and tools available for a successful shift.Oversee the Fabrication and Packing Leads to verify they are following required packing instructionsSupport compliance with all Quality management policies and procedures, and when required, contact the Quality team for support on appearance or dimensional concerns.Participate in NCR root cause investigations when requiredReview machine status with previous supervisor and discuss any issues/downtime.Ensure work orders are entered for all equipment issuesConduct shift handovers at the beginning and end of every shift. Review WIP, manpower utilization, priority orders, NCRs, etc. so the following supervisor is setup for success.Promote continuous cross-training and process improvement with-in team. Check to ensure first offs are being conducted in fabrication.Ensure compliance to all quality & safety related policies, procedures and system requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Experience Post-Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience.Minimum 5 years of previous leading experience in a manufacturing environment with proven effectiveness.Conventional Fabrication and Machining experience would be an assetHealth and Safety Certification or equivalent an asset.Technical Skills/CompetenceEffective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and people.Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.A clear and solid understanding of policies, procedures, and Core Values.Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to think outside-the-box.Proven ability to deliver on commitments.A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.Must have good team building and motivational skills. Good command of English, written and oral.Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension.The ability to read blueprints is an asset.Microsoft Office proficient, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.Familiarity with software such as EPICS an asset.BenefitsWe offer a full and competitive benefits package including: Profit sharing Health care spending account Education assistance program Health and dental Life AD&D Gym memberships