Future Production Leader (Supervisor in Training)

Worklan; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worklan on Montreal's South Shore seeks a Future Production Leader (Supervisor in Training) to join its dynamic manufacturing leadership team. Reporting to the Production Director, you will embark on a structured leadership path, mastering continuous improvement, team management, and strategic execution on the production floor.

You will receive mentoring from seasoned executives and participate in high-impact projects that drive capacity growth, safety, and operational excellence as you progress

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; College Diploma or technical training is a strong asset.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Leadership background as team lead or supervisor is an advantage.
• Proficiency with essential digital tools and ERP systems.
• Shift flexibility across day, evening, night, weekend shifts starting with day onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and elevate shift operations to surpass production targets and quality benchmarks.
• Lead and inspire team morale to foster a collaborative culture.
• Streamline workflows using Lean principles to maximize efficiency, safety, and throughput.
• Identify bottlenecks and spearhead cost-optimization initiatives.
• Cultivate a proactive safety culture with floor audits.
• Coach and develop staff through targeted coaching and growth opportunities.
• Lead high-impact continuous improvement projects on the production floor.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Team management

Continuous improvement

Digital proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College Diploma or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF

FUTURE PRODUCTION LEADER (SUPERVISOR IN TRAINING)

Manufacturing Leader — South Shore of Montreal, Quebec

Are you a production professional passionate about operational excellence and eager to step into a high-impact leadership role? Here is the opportunity to play a key role within a high-growth manufacturing leader operating a state-of-the-art facility. If so, this opportunity is for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a high-growth manufacturing leader located on Montreal’s South Shore, currently operating a state-of-the-art, highly automated production facility designed to serve the North American market. Backed by visionary industry veterans, the organization is launching an ambitious expansion phase and actively developing its next generation of operational leaders.

To drive this exciting momentum, the company is seeking an ambitious Future Production Leader (Supervisor in Training) to join its management team and champion operational excellence, innovation, and capacity growth.

WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?

1. Fast-Track Career Growth: Accelerate your progression with dedicated mentorship, personalized coaching, and executive leadership development.
2. High-Impact Role: Be a key player in a rapidly transforming organization where your achievements are celebrated and rewarded.
3. Autonomy and Influence: Enjoy real decision-making power in driving operational and strategic improvements on the production floor.
4. Merit-Based Culture: Thrive in an environment that directly recognizes and compensates high performance and proactive initiatives.
5. Executive Mentorship: Collaborate closely with seasoned industry executives and master world-class manufacturing practices.
6. Competitive Package: Receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package matching top market standards.
7. State-of-the-Art Environment: Work in a cutting-edge, highly automated facility designed to foster innovation, safety, and operational efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Production Director, the Future Production Leader (Supervisor in Training) enters a dynamic leadership path designed to elevate management capabilities while enhancing daily operational performance on the production floor.

Through structured training and active mentorship, the incumbent will build expertise in continuous improvement, team management, and strategic execution, seamlessly transitioning into full supervisory leadership.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shift Operations Supervision: Supervise and elevate shift operations to consistently surpass ambitious production targets and quality benchmarks.
• Team Leadership & Morale: Champion high team morale by inspiring, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, positive workplace culture.
• Workflow Optimization: Streamline manufacturing workflows through Lean principles to maximize overall operational efficiency, safety, and throughput.
• Process Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks and spearhead cost-optimization initiatives with innovative solutions.
• Safety Culture: Cultivate a proactive safety-first culture by performing floor audits and eliminating potential hazards.
• Coaching & Talent Development: Empower team members through targeted coaching and professional growth opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead high-impact continuous improvement projects that engage staff and elevate overall production standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School Diploma required; College Diploma or technical training in a related field is a strong asset.
• Relevant Experience: 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Leadership Background: Prior experience as a team lead, lead hand, or cell coordinator is a distinct advantage.
• Digital Proficiency: Proficiency with essential digital tools and software (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, etc.).
• Shift Flexibility: Flexibility across shifts (day, evening, night, weekend), starting with day-shift onboarding before transitioning to weekend night shifts.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Leadership Ambition: Strong motivation to move into a supervisory and strategic leadership role.
• Mobilizing Presence: Natural leadership ability to inspire and mobilize operational teams.
• Proactive Orientation: Solution-oriented mindset with high initiative and problem-solving capacity.
• Organizational Acumen: Strong organizational and operational prioritization skills in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strong commitment to health & safety, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Growth Mindset: High willingness to learn, adapt, and evolve quickly into upper management.