Supervisor (Group Leader), Production -stamping Department

Toyotetsu Canada Inc. (TTCA) is a Tier 1 Automotive Parts Supplier to Toyota Manufacturing Facilities located in the heart of Norfolk County (Simcoe, ON). We utilize state of the art technology to ensure our automotive parts are assembled with a high degree of quality.

**Job Summary**:
The Group Leader will be responsible for the shift supervision in the Production department (Stamping). The Group Leader will coordinate activities of Team Members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods. This position works a three-shift rotation for the Stamping department (Days, Afternoons, Midnights).

**Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:

- Review production schedule to ensure manufacturing of product(s) is completed and scheduled delivery dates are met.
- Plan and review production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
- Utilize the appropriate personnel based on skill set.
- Evaluate, develop, and ensure appropriate training processes are completed when employees move to different jobs.
- Ensure safety and quality requirements and procedures for the area are understood and met.
- Provide assistance to team members in solving problems/concerns that affect their performance.
- Develop and coordinate cost reduction activities to achieve yearly targets.
- Monitor and make adjustments to meet expectations for quality, productivity, 5S and safety**.**:

- Open to other duties as assigned to meet departmental requirements.

**Key skills and Characteristics**:

- Leadership (setting pace, decisiveness, team development, ability to influence, organizational awareness).
- People Developing (assessment of others, feedback/coaching, delegation, motivating others, performance management, communicating expectations).
- Interpersonal Skills (relationship building, teamwork, interpersonal insight, conflict resolution).
- Communication (verbal communication, persuasive impact, listening, written communication).
- Judgement and Thinking (strategic thinking, original thinking, judgement and decision making, problem solving, awareness.
- Performance Skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
- Personal Characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness).

**Education/Experience Desired**:

- Strong technical skills (manufacturing and mechanical)
- Proficient personal computer and software skills
- Proficient mathematical skills
- Minimum three years’ manufacturing experience, stamping experienced preferred
- Supervisory experience

Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Our company subscribes to the operating philosophy of continuous growth and improvement, providing the best quality, value, and service to our customers, encouraging mutual trust and respect through teamwork and focus on safety, our environment, and our community.

Toyotetsu Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
- Supervising: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person