MBVS Slitting Supervisor

Winpak; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a MBVS Slitting Supervisor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Reporting to the Senior Extrusion Manager, you will lead the Slitting crew to meet safety, quality and productivity goals in a cast extrusion environment.

You will monitor performance, implement standard work, conduct training, and collaborate with maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, days and nights.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or higher education completed.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year in continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture of Zero Injuries with training, Job Hazard Analysis, and safety plans.
• Monitor daily progress and share performance metrics with hourly staff.
• Improve production systems by establishing standard work and procedures.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping targets.
• Support maintenance to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

12-hour shifts

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

Winpak is seeking a MBVS Slitting Supervisor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Reporting to the Senior Extrusion Manager, the supervisor, on a per crew basis, effectively manages all aspects of the MultiBarrier Slitting processes, with the goal of maintaining continuous improvement in all key performance areas and maintaining a focus on safety, quality and productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Work with the Manager and crew to develop a culture of Zero Injuries. Components of the culture will include effective training, Job Hazard Analysis, Energy Isolation Plans, and safety awareness and commitment.
• With support from the area manager, the process improvement specialist and hourly staff on their crew, the Slitting Supervisor will strive to meet department goals and objectives by monitoring progress and performance on a daily basis and providing regularly updated performance measurements to hourly staff.
• Work to improve production systems through the establishment of standard work and process procedures and providing regular reinforcement and feedback to hourly staff.
• Maintain production requirements for safety, quality, productivity, excess waste, training, and housekeeping. Measure and report progress against department targets.
• Provide leadership and support for continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity with the goal of improving the overall performance of the Slitting process.
• Participate in internal and external training, as available, to maintain up-to-date technical knowledge in all areas of cast extrusion.
• Ensure all department mandated safety talks, safety inspections, huddle meetings and crew meetings are completed as scheduled, with appropriate corrective actions as required.
• Work with the Maintenance department to improve reliability and minimize the maintenance costs of all equipment in Slitting.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 education; post secondary education an asset
• 5+ years experience within a manufacturing environment
• 1+ year experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts as required including days and nights

Preferred Qualifications

• Yellow belt certification in Lean
• Previous supervisory experience within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• ELDP Graduate (Internal Candidates Only)

Additional Details

• This position is fully onsite at 100 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg MB
• We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location.
• Work schedule – 12 Hour Shift Rotation

Why Winpak?

Winpak is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

What do we offer?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Our Benefit Package Includes The Following

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can also enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for short term and long term disability benefit coverage.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,

we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.