Manufacturing General & Engineering - Production Supervisor

ThunderSoft; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ThunderSoft in Oshawa, Canada, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers. Assignment duration is 12 months with potential extension based on performance.

The role involves supervising production processes, implementing quality control, and coordinating with technical staff to resolve issues, hire and train staff, and maintain records. A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Production knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Technical drawing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business or related field

Job description

Assignment Duration: 12 months (extension subject to performance and overall fit)

Job Summary

The main function of a production supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.

Job Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

Skills

• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.