Production Supervisor

Kromet International Inc. manufactures finished metal components and assemblies for the Appliance, Furniture, Automotive, Urban Transit and LED Lighting marketplaces.

We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team in Cambridge It is an exciting time to join us as we invest in a brand-new, state-of-the-art powder paint line. We offer competitive wages, benefits and opportunities to build your skills in the industry. The ideal candidate has schedule / shift flexibility but would be assigned to a static shift of days, afternoons, or nights. While not required, prior experience overseeing powder coating and general assembly is highly preferred and will be considered a significant asset.

Primary Function:

Effectively supervise a production group to ensure the employees are safe while quality products are manufactured in an efficient way using the tools and resources available.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure production deadlines are met and fulfilled as required.
• Schedule production employees in accordance with customer orders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with subsequent departments as necessary to meet customer demands.
• Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize production loss.
• Work on continuous improvement initiatives in respective departments.
• Develop and maintain employee relations on a professional respectable level.
• Facilitate and document various training as required.
• Coach and provide feedback as necessary to improve the production and quality levels of all employees; discipline as required.
• Complete various documents as necessary.
• Coordinate machine maintenance requests with the maintenance department.
• Support and participate in the development and testing of new products in coordination with the Production Engineering department as necessary.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all processes and programs are based on the ISO 9002 Quality System, where applicable.
• Inspect/ensure that finished product meets customer requirements.
• Work with the Quality department on improving customer relations.
• Work on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and output of all product lines.

Health & Safety:

• Participate in the Company's Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs.
• Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence.
• Monitor any injuries and complete paperwork as required.
• Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required.
• Perform accident investigations within timelines specified by the OHSA.
• Report on recommendations from H&S Committee within timelines specified by the OHSA.
• Attend all safety training as required.
• Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all safety policies.
• Ensure all employees follow company's Health and Safety policies and procedures and report all violations.

Skills, Experience and Education:

• Minimum grade 12 education, post secondary education preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing with proven results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, as well as timekeeping and manufacturing systems.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work all shifts.

All staff is expected to be flexible in terms of providing support and backup for functions outside of their job description and for working outside their normal working hours/location when necessary. Must be willing to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and nights).

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person