Production Supervisor

IKO Global; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for a proactive leader with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production schedules, training employees, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a company that values diversity and invests in its workforce, providing a supportive and challenging workplace where you can thrive and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance plans

Matched retirement savings program

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fast-paced manufacturing, 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production team and ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct training and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Evaluate team performance and implement process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in industrial technology or engineering

Business administration or management

Tools

MS Office

Workday time and attendance system

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a manufacturer of quality commercial and residential roofing products and part of the IKO Group of Companies. We presently have a full-time opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team based in Brampton, Ontario. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will focus on producing a high-quality product by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

When You Join Us, You Will:

• Manage the ongoing development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel in order to maintain quality standards and increase production levels
• Plan and manage scheduling for production team
• Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline and performance management of employees as necessary
• Improve existing processes through the application of lean tools and techniques and the upkeep of all department documentation
• Identify training and development needs and personal growth opportunities for employees, coaching and motivating individuals to achieve results
• Conduct training, cross-training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality
• Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations, conduct safety work inspections as required
• Conduct weekly crew meetings for communication of safety, quality and production changes and goals
• Evaluate team members’ performance and progress toward individual skill improvements
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures
• Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification
• Ensure that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate

• Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role; experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills
• Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

Hours and Expectations:

• 12-hour shifts working on modified Dupont schedule
• Open availability, ability to work shifts, weekends and overtime work
• Subject to 24-hour on-call duties

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.