Plastic Products Manufacturing Supervisor

EPL Plastics; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Brantford, ON is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production workers in a plastic manufacturing environment. This role requires coordinating work activities, ensuring quality and safety standards, and training staff effectively. Candidates must possess a non-university diploma and strong communication skills. Responsibilities encompass problem-solving and maintaining material supplies. The position offers full-time employment with health benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and company policies for training staff.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate activities effectively.
• Expertise in maintaining inventory and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Train workers in job duties and safety procedures.
• Monitor quality and production levels.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Efficiency

Proactive

Leadership

Education

CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (3 months to less than 1 year)

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Job Details

Location: 55 Plant Farm Blvd Brantford, ON N3S 7W2, On site

Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Night, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available, Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 2 vacancies

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment: Noisy, Dusty, Odours, Dangerous

Work Setting: Plastic products manufacturers, Industrial

Responsibilities

• Supervise, co‑ordinate and schedule activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and products
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co‑ordinate work activities with other work units
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Oversee safety of operations
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Monitor staff performance
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Supervision

Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

Plastics processing machine operators

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Scientific Specialization

Recycling

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand‑eye coordination, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Fast‑paced environment

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment: Tools, Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Team player, Efficient interpersonal skills, Reliability, Proactive, Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits: Health care plan

Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)