Afternoon Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Teledyne; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring an afternoon-shift Manufacturing Supervisor. You will lead Production Associates and Technicians, adjust staffing to meet goals, and drive performance with Engineering and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, coaching staff, and ensuring safety and quality while delivering on-time production.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations and employee performance matters professionally.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience.
• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including extended periods on the manufacturing floor.
• Flexibility for occasional overtime, weekends, and business-critical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Associates and Technicians on the afternoon shift.
• Adjust staffing, schedules, and priorities to achieve production and delivery goals.
• Coach employees, provide feedback, manage performance, and address disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support preventative maintenance, SPC, and process monitoring.
• Maintain ESD compliance through audits, corrective actions, and employee awareness.
• Support internal and external quality audits and adherence to safety and manufacturing procedures.
• Provide clear shift updates and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Shift availability

Overtime flexibility

Difficult conversations

Education

Diploma or degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Engineering Technology

Job description

Teledyne Technologies in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring an afternoon-shift Manufacturing Supervisor. You will lead Production Associates and Technicians, adjust staffing to meet goals, and drive performance with Engineering and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, coaching staff, and ensuring safety and quality while delivering on-time production.