Operations Supervisor

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Surrey; Presencial; CAD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Long-term incentives

Bonus potential

Competitive compensation package

Descripción de la vacante

Industrial Electric Manufacturing in Surrey, BC, is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day production within a defined value stream. You will oversee Team Leads and Operators, ensure safe operations, meet takt time, and drive KPI-aligned output in-office.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll collaborate with Planning, Materials, Quality and Maintenance, enforce 5S and standard work, and support onboarding and coaching to raise performance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with takt time, standard work, visual management and daily tier meetings.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and efficiency targets.
• Coach and evaluate Team Leads and Operators, fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to schedules and takt time, and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality and Maintenance for readiness.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, delivery, or safety.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean principles

5S

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

The Operations Supervisor is a first-line people leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of a defined value stream. The Operations Supervisor ensures that all teams operate safely, meet takt time and schedule targets, and deliver high-quality output in alignment with KPIs. This role manages multiple Team Leads and Operators and partners closely with the Operations Manager to identify constraints, support continuous improvement, and maintain flow across the work center.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work. This role will report into an Operations Manager.

Essential Functions

• Lead daily execution of production activities in the assigned work center to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules andtakttime; escal...
• Monitor and track performance against key metrics (output, defects, rework, attendance, downtime) and leadTier2daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure work center readiness (materials, tools, documents, etc.).
• Enforce safety protocols, 5S practices, standard work, and compliance with operational policies.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, andupskillingofteam members in partnership with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for issuesimpactingquality, delivery, or safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, SupplyChainor a related degree. Five years ofadditionalrelative experience, includingdemonstratedleadership,in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including 1+ years in a formal or informal leadership role.
• Experience withtakttime, standard work, visual management, and daily tier meetings.
• Strongpeopleleadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated career ambition witha track recordof growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.

Preferred Skills

• Coaching & performance management
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.)
• Understanding of Lean, 5S, and visual factory principles
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

[Compensation Range: CAD $38.46 - $55.30/hr]

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.