Operations Supervisor (Weekend Shift)

Carter Murray; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Murray is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our client in Montreal to lead the weekend shift production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure targets are met while upholding safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on shop floor leadership, drives continuous improvement, develops frontline teams, and delivers measurable KPI results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend shop floor operations to meet production schedules, customer requirements and business objectives.
• Optimize labor, equipment and material resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor performance against KPI: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Turnaround Time, and Cost.
• Enforce Quality standards, Training, 6S practices, and ES&H policies.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Investigate and resolve issues, non-conformances, and audit findings within timelines.
• Coach and develop frontline employees; manage performance and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and achieve goals.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet changing demands.
• Contribute to short/long-term operational planning.
• Foster positive relations in unionized environments where applicable.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

5S/6S

Problem Solving

Leadership

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead weekend shift production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader with experience managing shop floor operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, developing frontline teams, and delivering measurable KPI results in a production environment.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Lead daily shop floor operations to ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives are achieved
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Turnaround Time (TAT), and Cost
• Champion and enforce compliance with Quality standards, Training requirements, 6S practices, and ES&H policies
• Lead and support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Investigate and resolve operational issues, non-conformances, and audit findings within required timelines
• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline employees while managing performance and accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and achieve operational goals
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet changing business demands
• Contribute to short-term and long-term operational planning initiatives
• Foster positive working relationships within a unionized manufacturing environment where applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or a related operational environment
• 3+ years of leadership experience supervising hourly employees or production teams
• Proven experience driving operational performance and achieving KPI targets
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, 5S/6S, and problem-solving methodologies
• Experience managing production output, workforce performance, safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and employee development skills
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French

Ideal Candidate

• Has successfully led teams within a manufacturing, production, industrial, aerospace, automotive, logistics, or technical environment
• Thrives in a hands‑on leadership role supporting frontline operations
• Uses data and KPIs to make decisions and improve performance
• Has a track record of improving productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency
• Leads by example and builds a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Effectively balances employee engagement with business performance objectives
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Brings strong judgment, attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to join a growing organization, make a direct impact on operational performance, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement while leading a critical weekend production shift.