Extrusion Shift Supervisor

ALMAG Aluminum Corp.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Health & Dental

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events

Shift Premiums

Annual safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

ALMAG Aluminum Corp. in Brampton is seeking a Shift Supervisor responsible for balancing all resources on shift to ensure safe, productive operations.

You will coordinate with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve issues and maintain production momentum. The role includes developing shift employees, leading coaching and performance reviews, adjusting manpower, and ensuring daily attendance and timesheet accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with a focus on operations and people.
• Ability to identify issues and overcome challenges.
• Understanding of policies, procedures, and core values.
• Excellent attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze daily production data to improve productivity and first-time quality.
• Coordinate with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve issues.
• Lead performance evaluations and coaching opportunities for shift staff.
• Manage attendance verification and timesheet approvals.
• Ensure manpower balance and staffing for next shift.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical post-secondary education

Tools

EPICS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsible for the utilization and balancing of all resources on shift to ensure efficient shift productivity while maintaining full adherence to safety and quality. Must effectively communicate with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams on a regular basis. Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and analyse daily production data with a continuous improvement mindset to improve productivity and first time quality in the department.
• Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve any issues and discrepancies.
• Participate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions.
• Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.
• Participate and lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities as they arise.
• Review and adjust manpower requirements to meet production schedules.
• Conduct daily verifications of the attendance system and manage employee timesheet approvals in Dayforce.
• Address employee concerns and contact the Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support.
• Monitor press production throughout each shift to ensure Press Leads have the necessary support and tools available for a successful shift.
• Hold press leads accountable on daily metrics and performance, and ensure downtime is being entered into EPICS accurately by reviewing press lead variance reports.
• Responsible for Quality Technicians (QT) on shift and working with QTs in a collaborative manner to reduce/eliminate out of spec material produced.
• Ensure QTs are reviewing daily schedules for NCR and red tag orders.
• Support and/or physically fill roles in operations as required and need arises.
• Responsible for setting up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of any non-conformances.
• Review huddleboard and press status with previous shift supervisor and discuss any issues/downtime.
• Discuss scheduling and any discrepancies – communicate with the scheduling department as necessary to ensure effective and efficient adherence to schedule.
• Review metrics at end of shift (manpower, downtime, die failures, yield, and maintenance issues) and fill out production matrix.
• Responsible for ensuring manpower for the next shift is balanced and fully staffed by managing call-ins; request support from other departments and/or call temporary work force as required.
• Issue Work requests when required to the Maintenance team with specific details and manage any unplanned downtime by providing alternative assignments while repairs are completed.
• Monitor workflow during walk around events to ensure good housekeeping practices are observed and aging oven traffic is smooth, consistent and raw material storage is flowing from receipt to its proper location.
• Support compliance with all Quality management policies and procedures, and when required, contact the Quality team for support on appearance or dimensional concerns.
• Participate in NCR root cause investigations when required.
• Support change for the better at Almag by co-operating with others and growing the business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of previous leading experience in a technical environment with proven effectiveness.
• Extrusion experience is an asset.
• Health and Safety Certification or equivalent an asset.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and people.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of policies, procedures, and Core Values.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to think outside-the-box.
• Proven ability to deliver on commitments.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Must have good team building and motivational skills.
• Good command of English, written and oral.
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension.
• The ability to read blueprints is an asset.
• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS an asset.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:

• Profit Sharing
• Health & Dental
• Health Care Spending Account
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Events
• Floater Days
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• Annual safety footwear reimbursement program

The expected pay range for this position is $34.00 to $38.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.