Manufacturing Supervisor, Canada

Ruggable; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruggable seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor in Vaughan, Ontario, to oversee all production responsibilities including safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and a proven track record in manufacturing, ready to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on role

Employer matching for RRSP plan

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing.
• 1-2 years experience in lead/supervisor role required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rug production and quality inspection.
• Establish operational procedures for process improvement.
• Manage production KPIs and ensure team compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Resource allocation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Google Sheets

Job description

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

Ruggable is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team in Vaughan, Ontario. We are looking for someone with previous experience, who is ready to skyrocket their career as we expand a new facility! The Manufacturing Supervisor, reporting to the Plant Manager, directs and manages all production responsibilities such as safety, throughput, quality, cost control, hiring, while also driving continuous improvement and optimization of production operation processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversees activities of rug production including production and quality inspection
• Establish operational procedures (SOPs) for all production operations for continuous process improvement
• Ensure team hits operational KPIs based on resourcing and production targets
• Ensure that the operators follow Ruggable procedures for maintenance, cleaning and production
• Identify process and performance opportunities and work with management to implement improvements
• Support and fulfill ad hoc requests from R&D, Design, and Operations teams
• Become an expert on all parts of the production process and provide support on the line as needed
• Train, coach and schedule production operators and shift leads
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of production activities with other functions such as warehouse, printing operations, and replenishment
• Manage hours for cost per rug and prepare work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities while driving plant safety culture
• Allocate resources effectively, fully utilize assets to produce optimal results, and trigger corrective actions when necessary
• Prepare monthly reports by developing, collecting and analyzing production data to reduce inefficiencies and increase throughput without reducing quality

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• Proven work experience as a Lead/Supervisor; managerial experience a must
• Supervisor competencies - staffing, training, data analysis, resource allocation, and “sense of urgency”
• Must work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment and able to work independently with moderate direction
• Strong interpersonal skills, addressing complaints/resolving problems, rewarding/disciplining employees, and appraising performance
• Ability to create and work in collaborative group environments
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing field and/ or warehouse environment
• Flexible schedule; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• 1-3+ years of professional experience working in manufacturing
• Track record of managing and/or supporting large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and analysis, problem solving and delivering recommendations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred :

• Previous experience working at a high-growth company or start-up
• Previous experience with Performance management
• Experience utilizing and/or building dashboards (ex: Tableau/Looker/Sheets)
• Experience with managing a large team

Compensation:

• 65,000 - 75,000 CAD per year base salary
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored RRSP plan

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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