Junior Production Supervisor - Paint Department

Stage Windows & Doors; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Salary growth

Culture

Recognition

Job summary

Stage Windows & Doors is seeking a Junior Production Supervisor to join the Paint Department in Vaughan. You will lead a small team, oversee daily painting operations, ensure quality, and drive process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have leadership skills, the ability to organize workflows and manage schedules, and a focus on safety and efficiency. The role offers growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment with strong emphasis on on‑time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or cert in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or Paint Technology preferred.
• Experience with paint processes, times studies, production scheduling and manpower optimization desired.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and leadership for a paint department team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior production supervisor in overseeing daily paint department operations to meet targets.
• Document all painting processes for profiles, boxes, doors and stain slabs.
• Organize workflow from cleaning to paint mixing and curing times.
• Conduct time studies to optimize painting duration and manpower scheduling.
• Ensure paint quality across parts, profiles, and slabs; maintain daily/weekly/monthly logs.
• Review production schedules and manage material flow and staffing.
• Prepare reports for management and drive cost-effective process improvements.
• Ensure hazardous waste handling and PPE compliance; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in manufacturing/paint tech

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Job description

About the job:

Grow with us as a Junior Production Supervisor- Paint Department at Stage Windows & Doors!

Company overview:

Stage Windows & Doors is a manufacturer of custom products tailored to meet client needs. With a facility located in vaughan, we offer a variety of options and features that are designed to make our windows and doors ideal for residential replacement and custom home markets. Our focus is on providing our customers value through on-time delivery, quality, and superior service. We strive to build a work environment where safety, respect, commitment, success, and fun are driving principles.

Position summary:

We are looking for a Junior Production Supervisor to join our Paint Department. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who wants to learn and grow in a leadership capacity within the manufacturing sector. Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor. Working within a small team, the right candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality work, with a "roll up your sleeves" kind of attitude. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills and someone who is well-versed in windows production, casement lines, and production environments. The successful candidate will be disciplined, punctual, and a strong team player dedicated to generating to an engaged and safe work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the senior production supervisor in overseeing daily operations of the paint department, ensuring smooth and efficient production runs, meeting daily and weekly production targets.
• Write all procedures on the whole process on how to paint profiles, box, door slabs and stain slabs.
• Organize process from the cleaning of the parts to the mixing of the paint to the curing time.
• Do a time study to see the time required to paint a profile, a box or a slab with the information from the time study learn how to schedule manpower.
• Manage the quality of the paint for every type of part, profiles, steel slabs and stain slabs.
• Maintain a logbook to track daily, weekly, and monthly studies, including observations, completed tasks, and pending tasks.
• Review production schedules to determine workload, manpower allocation, and material flow.
• Completes reports and associated documentation to review with management.
• Analyzes current and established procedures and partners with the senior production supervisor and the director of operations to implement cost-effective process improvements to promote productivity and department efficiencies.
• Responsible for the hazardous waste management of the paint department including the proper disposal of all hazardous materials generated in the paint department.
• Providing guidance to the team members (painters) and training as needed in collaboration with the senior production supervisor
• Handles escalations in a timely manner utilizing conflict resolution to define long-term positive solutions.
• Enforce health and safety policies, monitor PPE usage, and promote a safe working environment.
• Audits quality of output by identifying infractions, training employees, enforcing established standards, and designing long-term action plans.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the department's operations.

Education and Skills:

• High school diploma (minimum); preferred associate's degree or certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Paint Technology; OSHA or health & safety training.
• Preferred experience in paint mixing, application, curing, and quality control processes; ability to conduct time studies, develop production schedules, and optimize manpower/resource allocation.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions to meet quality standards.
• Leadership skills to manage and mentor paint department staff; enforce safety policies, ensure proper PPE usage, and oversee hazardous waste disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and databases; excellent communication, time management, and multitasking abilities; familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Stage Windows & Doors?

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits upon successful completion of probation.
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy an engaging and supportive company culture where teamwork and safety are prioritized.
• Performance Recognition: We recognize and reward hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence.