Manufacturing Supervisor, Union labor experience

CHEP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to provide hands-on leadership and enhance safety performance in the Mississauga plant. The ideal candidate will have extensive supervisory experience in production, along with strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills, to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years supervisory experience in production or logistics.
• Experience with safety programs and production planning.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to employees.
• Drive continuous safety improvements and compliance.
• Manage maintenance activities to ensure operations.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Relationship building

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Night shift: Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 pm to 7:30 am

Qualifications:

1. 5-7 years of front-line supervisory experience in production, manufacturing, logistics, or customer service.
2. Experience with formal safety programs; CHEP experience is an asset.
3. Knowledge of maintenance programs and regulatory environment is an asset.
4. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement programs are assets.
5. Production planning experience, relationship building, analytical problem-solving skills.
6. Hiring experience and mandatory Union Labor experience.
7. Language required: English

Responsibilities:

1. Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
2. Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
3. Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
4. Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end-to-end operations.
5. Monitor and manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
6. Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
7. Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.