Production Supervisor

IKO Industries; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (includes Virtual)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, is a market leader in roofing and building materials.

We seek a Production Supervisor to lead a shift team, uphold safety, quality, and lean manufacturing practices, and drive continuous improvement on a 12-hour rotating schedule with days, nights and weekends. Qualifications include a post-secondary degree and 5+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience; strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, 3 in a supervisory role.
• Experience in high-speed, continuous process manufacturing is an asset.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proven leadership and communication abilities with diverse teams.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of shift personnel to maintain quality and increase production.
• Plan and manage scheduling for the production team.
• Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline when necessary.
• Improve processes using lean tools and maintain department documentation.
• Identify training needs and coach employees for growth and results.
• Conduct training, cross-training, and rotation for product and process development.
• Ensure staff are trained on safety, production, and quality procedures.
• Enforce safety regulations and conduct safety inspections.
• Lead weekly crew meetings to communicate safety, quality, and production goals.
• Evaluate performance and progress toward individual skill improvements.
• Develop and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Job description

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!

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team dedicated to delivering high-quality products by fostering a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and process compliance.

The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, alternating between days and nights, including weekends.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the on-going 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 all 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
• Conducts weekly crew meetings for communication of safety, quality and production changes and goals
• Evaluates 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
• Assures 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

Qualifications

• 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 an asset
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

Note: This is a Safety Sensitive position #LI-DI1

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.

About the Company

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees.

We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!