Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, motivating and coaching a team of production workers. They are responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day activities of a production team to ensure that by the end of each shift they have collectively achieved their production schedule objectives and have met quality standards in an efficient, effective and timely manner in accordance with Health and Safety, Quality, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement standards, policies and procedures. In addition, is responsible for providing manufacturing guidelines and direction for all products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and establish daily work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily production targets.
• Lead, motivate and coach production team members to ensure quality standards and production schedule objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Report and share frequent and unsolicited feedback to the Production Manager to communicate updated happenings in the department(s) as they occur.
• Communicate/Report up challenges to the Production Manager.
• Manage production output as per the plan of the Production Planner and Production Manager.
• Manage Workforce Efficiency ($/Mh) + monitor overtime hours.
• Monitor productivity throughout the shift and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set-up, or inputs so that production specifications are met, and resources are used efficiently.
• Prepare production reports on a timely basis and implement 5S initiatives.
• Proactively manage poor performance in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ultimately responsible for the Quality output of the department.
• Work in cooperation with the Quality department to conduct root-cause analysis and to improve quality overall.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, guidelines, and BRC policies. Ensure all Team Members are working safely.
• Maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WSIB protocols, and other health and safety regulations, as necessary.
• Ensure all staff are trained and cross-trained in various roles and responsibilities.
• Actively engage in the hiring process for new Team Members.
• Support Team Leaders and Team Members in the implementation of new products through regular meetings and training.
• Provide support to team members as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of secondary school diploma; ideally has a college diploma and/or a Supervisory Certificate.
• Proficiency in use of hand tools
• Ideally has Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a furniture or store fixture environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of production experience within BRC or relevant experience working in a similar environment and position.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing operations and techniques including Lean, 5S. Ideally, knowledgeable of an ERP system and aware how MRP functions and its relation to scheduling.
• Proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Ideally, knowledgeable of ERP/Database programs.
• Proven ability to focus on the Customer and acting with the Customer in mind; value importance of providing high-quality products on a timely basis.
• Ability to achieve results and perform work with energy and drive.

Join our team as a Production Supervisor where your expertise will contribute to our commitment to excellence in manufacturing. We look forward to welcoming a new leader who is passionate about driving productivity while ensuring a safe work environment.

Due to a high volume of applications, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

BRC endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. BRC is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$73,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person