Production Supervisor

Cgt; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP matching program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cgt in Cambridge is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the operations team. This role involves ensuring safe production processes, supervising employees, and resolving any operational issues. Candidates should have a university degree or college diploma, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production supervisory/leadership experience in a unionized setting.
• Applied experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Ideal to have experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all employees according to OH&S Act.
• Supervise and schedule activities of employees.
• Resolve work-related problems and improve productivity.

Skills

Production supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree or college diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure that production requirements are met safely, on time and within acceptable levels of quality, and costs, specific to all materials, documentation and services required to support production and customers, both internal and external, for the assigned Department.

Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Responsible for the physical and psychological safety of all employees. Ensure employees work in accordance with OH&S Act and CGT’s EHS Policies & Procedures – PPE, work methods, plant rules, mutual respect, etc.
• Supervise, co‑ordinate and schedule the activities of employees on various pieces of equipment
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co‑ordinate work activities with other departments
• Resolve work problems (people, equipment, etc.) and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Training and mentoring of employees in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Evaluate the performance of employees and the department through performance appraisals; Recommend actions such as hire, promote, discipline, etc.
• Prepare production and other ad hoc reports
• Lead and participate on various teams
• Learn the basics of operating the equipment and assist with set‑up or operation where needed
• Manage in accordance to the Collective Labour Agreement
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• University degree or college diploma OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of production supervisory/leadership experience in a unionized setting, ideally within a similar manufacturing environment and with similar equipment
• Applied experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Computer savvy (must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications)
• Ideal to have experience in a:
  • Chemical, plastic or rubber manufacturing environment;
  • Automotive manufacturing experience;
  • SAP experience

Work Environment:

• Usually work in plant and lab environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non‑standard workplaces. Some exposure to chemicals.
• Standard 40‑hour work week, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate activities.
• Domestic and International travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing, walking. Minor lifting, bending, push/pull requirements
• This is a full‑time role, based on a 40‑hour standard work week on rotating shifts. Additional hours are required to accommodate business activities.

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge
• Comprehensive health benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage for you and your dependent family
• RRSP matching program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Safety shoe and safety eyewear program
• Professional development opportunities
• Privately owned Canadian business
• Friendly, knowledgeable staff with high tenure and experience
• 150+ year history
• Company events and celebrations