Production Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead operations and ensure production efficiency. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can motivate teams, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a safe and productive work environment. Join a company that values hard work and offers a rewarding career path while contributing to high-quality automotive components. If you are passionate about leading teams and enhancing operational performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Train and guide employees to optimize manufacturing quality.
• Monitor output and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Conflict Resolution Management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Work Experience (1-3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Lakeshore, Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement.
• Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
• Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends methods to improve interpersonal communications.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
• Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personnel for optimization of manufacturing output.
• Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
• Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
• Measures performance and quality.
• Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
• Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
• Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ related work experience
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.
• Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
• Ability to seek a team approach.
• Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
• Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
• Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
• Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
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