Operations Supervisor

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support its client in the automotive sector. The role involves supervising a union workforce and overseeing operations, including financial reporting and health and safety programs. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in management and logistics, as well as a relevant educational background.

Benefits

Paid benefits after 90 days

Pension eligibility with employer match

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years supervision experience in a unionized production manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage union workforce and handle conflicts.
• Strong background with business principles and operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a unionized workforce on daily operational duties.
• Collect and analyze daily data, and present reports.
• Implement new technologies and development of programs.

Skills

Strong communications

Problem solving

Team player

Leadership

Diagnostics

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

College Diploma or Licensed Skilled Trade (442A or 433A)

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

PC applications (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point)

ODIMS, CTMS, Omnitracs

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
• Steady day shift – but may be required to work shift work as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a unionized workforce on daily operational duties
• Daily data collection, analysis and presentation of reports
• Financial reporting on operations
• Vehicle production upfits for MOPAR and Windsor Assembly Plant
• Ergonomic and Environmental system audits
• Health and safety programs
• Development of new programs including bid packages and process development
• Engineering support for existing and new programs
• Implementation of new technologies
• Compile presentations and speak in front of large audience

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Diploma or a Licensed Skilled Trade (442A or 433A)
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• 5 years supervision experience in a unionized production manufacturing environment
• Previous Dispatch experience with Certified Carrier required
• Knowledge of Business and management principles involved with strategic planning, resources allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources in the trucking industry.
• Ability to interface with Plant Production and Dock Personnel Computer skills - ODIMs, CTMS, Omnitracs Knowledge of the Transportation / Logistics industry
• Demonstrated experience supervising 70 drivers per shift, 60 switch personnel, 4 Dispatchers, 2 Union Steward's Ability to discipline work force through Verbal or Written means
• Ability to report Catastrophic events to higher management levels - accidents, injuries, damaged equipment, redirect driver scheduled routes, updated payment coding.
• Ability to manage operations to avoid Production Loss or plant shutdown
• Experience with labor agreements and labor control
• Finance background is a plus
• Experience in conflict resolution and supervising a unionized workforce is an asset.
• Strong team player with initiative, willing to work both independently and within a team
• Strong diagnostics and problem solving skills
• Strong communications and organizational skills
• Familiar with process control, optimization and analysis of data
• Strong background in PC applications (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, CATS, PFS, HPIMS, ODIMS, PSAP)

OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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