Shop Supervisor

**About us**:
The AVL Group of Companies was founded in 1998. Hamilton Metal Works® (H.M.W), the group's founding company, focused primarily on large custom fabrications and machining. In 2006, H.M.W. changed its name to AVL Manufacturing, adding complete assembly, project management, and single-source supply chain services to its portfolio. AVL Manufacturing has become one of Canada’s most extensive privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

**Job Summary**

The Shop Supervisor’s primary function is to oversee the work of Welders/Fitters and Mechanical & Electrical Assembly, to ensure adequate and competent resources are available to meet the Production Schedule and deliver customer products on-spec, on-time and on-budget according to technical drawings, schematics, government regulations and other documented specifications in a safe and efficient manner.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of the plant on the afternoon shift

2. Participate in production meetings and establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate activities with other departments to ensure timelines, budgets and specifications are met.

3. Enable a continuous improvement process to minimize, record and respond to NCR/CAR reports.

4. Conduct regular ad-hoc inspection of work as performed to improve quality and provide workers with feedback.

5. Work with the Production Manager to ensure adequate and competent resources are available to meet the Production Schedule.

6. Conduct regular performance appraisals following established procedures and train or arrange training of workers.

7. Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Conduct and record regular safety talks. Supervisors are responsible for the safety of their workers and at no time risk safety for delivery.

8. Comply with related government regulations and relevant codes and practices.

9. Assist with fabrication work as required. Inspect, test, examine and investigate parts, subassemblies, and finished products to insure quality and detect irregularities and malfunctions.

10. Perform regular checks and inspections of related equipment including cranes, forklifts, presses, saws, welding machines, etc.

**Job Specific Qualifications & Requirements**

1. Qualified Journeyman (Fitter, Iron Welder, Industrial Millwright, trade certification) preferably with (Red Seal).

2. Minimum 5 years’ supervisor experience in a heavy industrial equipment environment and/or manufacturing.

3. Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver’s licence.

4. Canadian Weld Bureau Weld Supervisor Certified would be considered an asset.

**Other Skills**

1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.

3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on-time, on budget).

4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.

5. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.

6. Work well within a team environment.

7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you Canadian Weld Bureau Weld Supervisor Certified?

**Experience**:

- manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person