Plant Supervisor

Stubbe's Precast; Centralia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precast concrete is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee operations, production, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety. You will be responsible for managing production processes, ensuring quality, and supporting the team on the floor. If you have a hands-on approach and experience in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations, production, quality, and safety.
• Conduct employee meetings and monitor performance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Plant Supervisor is responsible for plant operations, production, quality, safety, employees, and equipment. The Plant Supervisor must balance priorities to get daily quotas produced and be capable of solving production challenges. The Plant Supervisor is also expected to pursue continuous improvements within the Plant and with other departments to create efficiencies and synergies where possible.

Employee Relations

• Organize crews.
• Monitor and ensure employees are cross trained on multiple functions.
• Attend interviews and help make decisions on hiring, training, and promotions.
• Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and administer raises following the established pay grid.
• Make decisions on terminations (working together with Human Resources).
• Conduct employee meetings, and individual meetings when necessary.
• Review and approve timecards for payroll.
• Responsible for enforcing Stubbe’s Health and Safety Program along with investigating accidents and incidents (working together with Health & Safety Representative).

Production

• Manpower Planning – ensure all areas of the operation are suitably manned to perform the required volumes in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Manager of Operations regarding specialty projects and products to plan a process for manufacturability and scheduling into production.
• Report and monitor inventory levels and production backlog.
• Monitor inventory levels of common production supplies and parts and source when required.
• Oversee and improve the general layout of plant equipment, molds, finished inventory, hardware, and other supplies to increase the efficiency of production.
• Contribute to mold designs to best suit production and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve processes.
• Work with Plant Engineer to review and optimize proper concrete mix designs, meeting strength, cost, and workability requirements.
• Ability to oversee production processes and equipment to identify and help resolve process and equipment issues that may arise.
• Plan and coordinate production and maintenance shutdowns.
• Conduct plant tours with current or future customers, employees, and other persons as required.
• Perform all duties and activities keeping a focus on high quality and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshooting various customer complaints.

Equipment

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Oversee yearly plant inspections on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, lifting devices, and other equipment.
• Plan for future equipment needs, products, etc., considering cost-effectiveness and other potential factors.
• Liaise with Maintenance as required to respond to issues that cannot be addressed with internal staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of relevant work experience in a construction or manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to identify key issues, and creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• A hands-on approach to production and leadership.
• Works directly on the floor with production crew.
• Provides hands-on support to monitor workflow and resolve issues in real-time.
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes.
• Able to build a strong rapport with the team.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and capability of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong computer proficiency. AutoCAD experience would be an asset.

Stubbe's is committed to providing accommodations to those individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Upon request, we will work together to meet any of your accommodation needs. We look forward to hearing from you!