Position Title: Production Supervisor
Salary & Benefits: $78,000 to $87,000 with benefits and vacation
Position Status: Current Vacancy
Location: Gloucester, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities. Acting as the vital link between plant leadership and the production floor, this role provides leadership, coaching, and direction to Lead Hands and production teams while ensuring consistent application of production standards, quality expectations, and performance objectives. The Production Supervisor proactively monitors operations, resolves challenges, optimizes resources, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to achieve production, safety, and customer delivery goals.
Responsibilities:
Production Leadership & Operational Execution
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities across assigned manufacturing areas to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
- Translate plant production priorities into clear direction for Lead Hands and production employees, ensuring consistency across shifts and departments.
- Monitor workflow, staffing, equipment, and material availability, adjusting priorities and resources as needed to maintain productivity.
- Anticipate production demands and proactively address operational risks, including staffing shortages, equipment issues, and material constraints.
- Provide hands-on support to troubleshoot production challenges and remove barriers that impact operational performance.
People Leadership & Workforce Management
- Coach, mentor, and support Lead Hands and production employees, promoting accountability, teamwork, and strong day-to-day execution.
- Assist with workforce planning activities, including scheduling, vacation planning, attendance management, and labour allocation.
- Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of production employees.
- Foster a positive and respectful labour relations environment while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and company policies.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a culture of safety by ensuring all health, safety, and security procedures are consistently followed and regularly reviewed.
- Reinforce accountability for product quality, operational standards, and regulatory compliance across all production activities.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, and workplace regulations.
Continuous Improvement & Performance
- Monitor key production performance indicators, including productivity, downtime, waste, and efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Promote consistent reporting, documentation, and communication across production teams to support informed decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Scheduling, Engineering, Maintenance, Project Management, and other departments to coordinate production activities and resolve operational issues.
- Provide leadership and operational support across production areas as business needs require.
- Contribute to plant-wide initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on production leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while driving operational excellence. You bring at least five years of manufacturing experience, including progressive leadership experience as a Team Lead or Production Supervisor, and have a solid understanding of production planning, workflow coordination, and plant operations. You are a proactive problem solver with experience applying continuous improvement principles, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and Lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and performance. Comfortable balancing competing priorities, you use data to make informed decisions, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and lead with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability. Experience in a unionized manufacturing or construction environment is highly valued, as is experience with occupational health and safety requirements, interpreting production drawings and schedules, preparing operational reports, and working with ERP or production tracking systems such as Sage 300 or Misys. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field is preferred (equivalent experience will be considered), and bilingualism is considered an asset.
This is a fully on-site position, and candidates must be available to work either shifts of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
What will make you stand out:
- Demonstrated success leading teams in a manufacturing environment or construction site, fostering accountability, engagement, and strong labour relations.
- Proven experience driving Lean manufacturing, RCCA, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
- Experience working with ERP or production management systems, coupled with a strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous operational excellence.
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AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.
The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.
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