finishing supervisor - printing

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Richmond seeks a supervisor to oversee workers and project activities, provide technical advice, and ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate, experience supervising staff, and a commitment to on-site work. The role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication skills. Health benefits such as dental and vision care are included, along with paid time off and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Experience supervising 3-4 people including machine operators.
• Ability to train or arrange training for others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers and projects.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Provide technical and professional advice.

Skills

Supervision

Technical advice

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Gluing machines

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Co‑ordinate and schedule activities
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Set up and operate various specialized finishing equipment and machines
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Binding and finishing machine operators
• Printing machine operators
• Die setters

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gluing machines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available