Operations Superintendent

**Job Details**:

- Career area
- Manufacturing and Operations
- Westlake Pipe & Fittings
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Date Posted
- 10/07/2025
- Location
- 1 Royal Gate Boulevard, Unit H (Second Floor), Woodbridge, ON L4L 8Z7, Canada
- Job ID
- R30508

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- 1 Royal Gate Boulevard, Unit H (Second Floor), Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, L4L 8Z7

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

**_ We build communities, let us build your career_**

**Why choose Westlake Pipe & Fittings?**
- Benefits Day 1
- Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
- Quarterly Bonus Programs
- Annual Incentive bonus
- Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to a max.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Scholarship Program
- Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
- Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups.

**SUMMARY**

Accountable for overseeing all production and maintenance staff, ensuring achievement of Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and talent development.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- May include, but are not limited to, the following:_

Production & Operations Management
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, with a specific focus on safety within production areas.
- Direct hourly personnel and oversee manufacturing operations in the fittings department.
- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower and equipment to support efficient workflow.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively, recognizing and developing the talents of shift personnel.
- Represent production in company meetings as a recognized leader who leads by example.

Maintenance & Technical Oversight
- Supervise maintenance personnel and prioritize tasks within maintenance schedules.
- Perform comprehensive maintenance management, including preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
- Develop and sustain a robust preventative maintenance program in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
- Monitor and manage manufacturing assets, equipment inventory, purchase orders, invoice approvals, and departmental budgets.
- Resolve safety and maintenance issues in coordination with management, engineering, and quality control teams, recommending improvements to equipment and operations.

Technical Leadership & Support
- Provide technical leadership to shift personnel, including line setup and operation, metric definition and reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitation.
- Spearhead projects that address current business challenges or contribute to long-term strategic goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as 6S, scrap reduction, and quality innovations.

Personnel Management & Development
- Lead personnel management efforts including recruiting, hiring, attendance tracking, safety training/reporting, performance reviews, counseling, corrective actions, and employee development/retention.
- Promote and support professional development opportunities for shift personnel.
- Facilitate safety training and conduct incident investigations and reporting.

Compliance & Availability
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Remain available for on-call support 24/7, including during emergency situations.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Min. 5-10 years manufacturing work experience, with some union, career progression, multiple shift operations (24/7).
- JHSC certified with evidence of strong background in managing safety
- Knowledge and experience in material control, engineering, quality and maintenance.
- Success in planning, executing and managing projects.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective management skills.
- University degree preferable engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of SAP/Oracle JDE is a plus
- Lean Six Sigma certification and continuous improvement.
- Proven track record for sustained continuous improvement projects and team building, growth and personal development

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally r