Advance Tank Production Ltd. is Canada’s premier custom manufacturer of tank trailers. Every Advance tank trailer is the product of experienced engineering and customer input focused on meeting the specific needs of the customer’s operation. We give a priority to ease of operation and serviceability. Wherever practical, Advance tank trailers incorporate industry standard components and avoid costly and difficult to source specialty items. Ultimately proper design also ensures that each vehicle carries its cargo safely, with accurate weight distribution and certified compliance.
Position Summary
The Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within a manufacturing or service environment to achieve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives. This role provides frontline leadership by planning work, coordinating resources, supporting employee development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The Supervisor creates a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment by coaching employees, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires active participation in operations while developing team capability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and support employees to achieve operational and performance goals.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and respect.
- Plan and assign daily work activities to optimize productivity and resource utilization.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, employee development, and employee relations activities.
- Provide regular feedback, coaching, and recognition to support employee growth and engagement.
- Address performance, attendance, conduct, and policy concerns in a timely, fair, and consistent manner.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Operations & Production Management
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resources to meet production or service targets.
- Monitor operational performance, identify challenges, and implement effective solutions.
- Ensure adequate labour, materials, equipment, and inventory are available to support operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and system transactions.
- Utilize ERP and other business systems to track performance, analyze trends, and support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient information flow and process execution.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion and enforce all health, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct workplace inspections and ensure employees follow safe work practices.
- Lead emergency response activities, including evacuations and muster point accountability when required.
- Participate in incident, near-miss, and workplace investigation processes and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate non-conformances and implement preventive and corrective measures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable legislation.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Promote best practices and standard work processes throughout the department.
Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
What Success Looks Like
- Safe and engaged workforce with strong safety performance.
- Consistent achievement of quality, productivity, and service objectives.
- High levels of employee accountability, development, and retention.
- Effective use of resources, inventory, and equipment.
- Continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable business results.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Team Development
- Builds trust and credibility through integrity and accountability.
- Coaches, mentors, and develops employees to reach their full potential.
- Creates an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
- Effectively manages performance and addresses challenges constructively.
Communication & Relationship Building
- Demonstrates strong listening, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Builds productive working relationships across departments.
Operational Excellence
- Understands operational processes, systems, and business objectives.
- Uses sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
- Maintains a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Problem Solving & Quality Focus
- Investigates issues thoroughly and identifies root causes.
- Develops practical, sustainable solutions.
- Maintains high standards of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, service, or operations environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing daily operations.
- Strong organizational, planning, delegation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of applicable workplace health and safety legislation and employment standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business software systems.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- This position will not support a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) or support though the provincial nominee program (SINP).
Preferred
- Experience with ERP systems and production management software.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S methodologies.
- Experience working in a multi-shift operation.
Working Environment
- Manufacturing, service, warehouse, or industrial work environment.
- Regular presence on the shop floor and in operational areas.
- Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout facilities.
- Exposure to moving equipment, forklifts, cranes, material handling systems, welding, grinding, and other industrial activities.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including CSA-approved safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and task-specific PPE.
- Fast-paced environment with changing priorities and operational demands.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Ability to support multiple shifts or flexible work schedules as business needs require.
Direct Reports
- Leads and supervises a team of manufacturing, service, warehouse, or operational employees.
- Team size and structure may vary based on operational requirements and shift schedules.
Our Leadership Expectations
We believe great leaders create safe workplaces, develop strong teams, embrace continuous improvement, and lead with integrity. Supervisors are expected to model our values, support a respectful and inclusive workplace, and contribute to the success of employees, customers, and the organization as a whole.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Experience:
- Production Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
