Die Cast Wright St Supervisor

Meridian Lightweight Technology; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure production requirements and customer needs are met. This role involves championing safety initiatives, managing daily operations, and fostering a positive work environment. Candidates should have a post-secondary education in manufacturing or engineering and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes leadership, productivity, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Ability to handle stress and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Manage daily operations and ensure production targets.
• Foster a positive work environment and lead decision-making.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Stress management

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Post-secondary education in manufacturing or engineering

Tools

MRC Basic Programming

XRC Basic Programming

NADCA Basic

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that production requirements and customer needs are met. The role also involves addressing environment, health & safety issues, including incident prevention and resolution. Additionally, the incumbent will oversee employee training and well-being, including orientation and on-the-job support.

Major Responsibilities of Position

1. Safety: Champion health, safety, and environmental initiatives within the team. This includes investigating safety incidents, enforcing company rules, attending safety meetings, and promoting housekeeping and 6S practices with a target of 90% plant-wide adherence.
2. Productivity: Manage daily operations, lead decision-making, support launch and APQP activities, and ensure production targets meet customer requirements. Follow PM and production schedules.
3. Leadership and Supervision: Foster a positive work environment, spend time on the production floor, meet OEE targets, conduct meetings, develop action plans, recognize performance, and handle corrective actions and discipline.
4. Support TPM Activities: Support TPM activities, encourage participation, ensure proper documentation, complete mandatory training, and ship quality parts on time.
5. Scheduling: Manage attendance, leave, vacation, and die maintenance scheduling in collaboration with technical team members.
6. Communication: Conduct team meetings, develop action plans, and communicate effectively via email and other channels.
7. Customer Focus: Resolve conflicts, process issues, and customer complaints.
8. Evacuation Procedures & ERT: Coordinate head counts, relay information, lead ERT participation, and maintain contact with emergency response teams.
9. Other Responsibilities: Undertake special projects and additional duties as required.

Position Rights

• Performance evaluations and reviews for staff
• Attendance and vacation management
• Corrective actions for direct reports
• Participation in recruitment and termination decisions

Contacts

Maintain effective relationships with:

• Temporary employment agencies
• Production Superintendent and Manager
• Quality Engineers/Techs
• Production team members
• Maintenance team
• Continuous Improvement group

Educational and Certification Background

1	Post-secondary education in manufacturing or engineering (highly desirable)
2	Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment or progressive supervisory management experience within Meridian (essential)

Personal Competencies

• Time management, leadership, teamwork, stress management, prioritization
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental issues
• Ability to handle stress and multitask effectively
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and understanding of die cast processes and equipment
• Knowledge of company policies and OH&S regulations
• Familiarity with MRC Basic Programming, XRC Basic Programming, and NADCA Basic

All positions support the safe production of quality magnesium and aluminum castings.

Note: This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Meridian is committed to accessible employment practices under the AODA. Applicants should inform HR of any accommodation needs during the interview process.

We appreciate all applications; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.