Lead Production Supervisor (Team Leader)

NSG Group

Collingwood

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

NSG Group in Collingwood, Ontario is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily production across multiple lines, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach supervisors and teams, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials to resolve issues.

Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, staff development, and successful onboarding of new processes and

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
  • Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams.
  • Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
  • Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts.
  • Assist in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies.
  • Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.

Skills

People leadership
Decision making
Empowers & develops

Education

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP
MES
Microsoft Office

Job description

EssentialFunctions:

  • Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams.
  • Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
  • Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts.
  • Assistin the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies.
  • Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.

Top 3CompetenciesNeeded for Success in the Role:

  • Passion For Excellence: Steps forward to addressdifficult situationsand performance issues ina timelyand respectful manner.
  • Decision Making:Demonstratesdecisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
  • Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving businessobjectivesand delegates work to theappropriate level.

Qualifications Required:

  • High school diploma or GEDrequired.
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
  • Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiencywith ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications Desired:

  • Lean Manufacturing and/orSixSigma certification.
  • Multi-shift manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Experience in automotive and/or glass manufacturing.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work within a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods.
  • Ability to occasionallylift upto 50 lbs.
  • Ability to wear required PPE andcomply withplant safety requirements.
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