Production Shift Supervisor

ProAmpac; Whitby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a manufacturing leader in Canada to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team on rotating continental shifts. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and performance while coordinating with maintenance, quality, and logistics to keep operations moving.

You will oversee blown film and cast extrusion line activities, drive daily reporting, and implement root-cause fixes. A continuous improvement mindset is essential to boost efficiency and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating continental shifts.
• Knowledge of blown film or cast film extrusion is a strong asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, health & safety, and quality systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with accountability and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement mindset to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to build a high-performing team.
• Set clear safety, quality, productivity, and performance expectations.
• Assign work, delegate staffing, and adjust to meet production needs.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate priorities and results.
• Support training, performance reviews, attendance management, and corrective actions.
• Drive daily production across blown/cast extrusion lines and monitor outcomes.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across operations.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, logistics and other departments to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and turn problems into opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Shift management

Problem solving

Job description

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead People

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to build a high-performing and accountable team.
• Set clear expectations around Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Performance.
• Assign work, delegate manpower, and adjust staffing to meet production requirements.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate priorities, changes, expectations, and results.
• Support employee training, performance reviews, attendance management, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Recognize opportunities to develop employees and build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Lead by example by creating a culture built on respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement .

Drive Production & Performance

• Oversee daily production activities across blown film and cast extrusion lines.
• Monitor shift performance and communicate results through the Daily Operating Report .
• Review machine performance and identify barriers preventing equipment from achieving expected standards.
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor workflow and make real-time decisions to keep production moving.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.

Champion Safety & Quality

• Make employee safety the top priority on every shift.
• Ensure employees understand and follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Complete accident/incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct required quality, safety, and housekeeping audits.
• Reinforce quality standards and ensure products consistently meet customer and company expectations.

Improve How We Work

• Identify opportunities to improve People, Products, Processes, Procedures, Safety, and Productivity.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment utilization, and processes.
• Challenge the status quo and encourage your team to bring forward ideas and solutions.
• Turn problems into opportunities to improve performance.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating continental shifts.
• Knowledge of blown film or cast film extrusion is a strong asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, health & safety, and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to analyze information, identify root causes, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to hold people accountable while building strong working relationships.
• A genuine continuous improvement mindset and the drive to make things better.

WHY JOIN US?

Make an impact. Build a team. Improve the process.

This is an opportunity for a manufacturing leader who doesn't want to simply manage a shift — you want to lead it.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a direct impact on safety, quality, and production performance.
• Develop and mentor employees and future leaders.
• Drive meaningful Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Be part of a team focused on improving how we work and delivering results.

Rotating Continental Shift | $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time