Night Shift Production Leader — Manufacturing Excellence

Axis Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Kent in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations during the night shift. You will oversee fabrication, extrusion, and molding processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Qualifications

• College or university education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in rubber/plastics manufacturing is a strong asset.
• Ability to use measuring tools related to gasket manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team to meet daily schedules while maintaining quality and budget targets.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies for a safe workplace.
• Identify production, quality, and performance issues and develop corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and downtime metrics and report significant changes to management.
• Collaborate with Lead Hands to optimize performance and address safety and operational challenges.
• Plan labour, material requirements, and machine utilization across fabrication and molding operations.
• Participate in daily performance reviews with Plant Manager and Supervisors to assess results.
• Oversee fabrication, extrusion, and molding departments to maximize labour efficiency and achieve priorities.
• Suggest machinery, equipment, and tooling improvements to enhance safety and productivity.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with purchasing spare parts as required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, output, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Time management

Education

College/University education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Measuring tools

Job description

Hamilton Kent in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations during the night shift. You will oversee fabrication, extrusion, and molding processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.