Production Supervisor

**Location**: Whitby, ON **Department**: Production **Type**: Full Time

**Who We Are**:
Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.

At GFX, we have created a culture that values long-standing employees and excellence in everything we do. Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality.

**Who You Are**:
Ground Effects is currently searching for a **Production Supervisor **to support our team in Whitby, Ontario. The position of the Production Supervisor consists of overseeing the production of world class quality products to be installed on our customer’s vehicles based on current requirement, while adhering to current quality control plans, company policies and procedures. This position will ensure proper placement of production staffing while adhering to production build schedule. Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for all employees while enforcing compliance of all health & safety policies and procedures, current attendance program and disciplinary action program.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- One to three years of experience as a production lead or supervisor in a manufacturing/production environment. Automotive manufacturing background is a plus.
- Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required.
- Familiarity with IATF16949 ISO 14001 Requirements and OSHA Requirements is preferred but will train.
- Must be able to provide support on production floor and be visible.
- Must be team oriented and have excellent communication, organizational, and strong computer skills. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Schedule staffing to ensure all production build schedules are met while providing a quality product with prompt delivery and a safe work environment.
- Ensure that chronological order (FIFO) is adhered to unless circumstances dictate that the release date is overridden to comply with various customer needs.
- Maintain communication channels with Plant Management staff to ensure efficient daily operations while enforcing current attendance policy and disciplinary action program.
- Provide support to production team and address areas of concern/problem.
- Adhere to the IATF16949 requirements by ensuring that the production floor is operating efficiently based on current work instructions and procedures to carry out manufacturing activities.
- Ensure all work in process is properly tagged in accordance with procedures and instructions.
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and inform the proper personnel for troubleshooting equipment failures.
- Ensure that the OSHA and internal safe operating principles are in place and adhered to. Comply with provisions of the OSHA Regulations and take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the employees. Ensure employees are acquainted with and aware of the hazards present in the workplace and provide information, instruction and properly supervise employees.
- Direct employee work activities to comply with Environmental Programs, including Hazardous Waste and Air Emissions Compliance, and Environmental Management Systems Conformance.
- Be visible on the floor and follow all health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance from your team.
- Ensure nonconforming products are handled appropriately and assist in root causing issues to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversee product handling to ensure products are properly handled to prevent damage and are stored in designated areas.
- Other duties or task may be assigned.