Production Supervisor

Apex Industries Inc.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSA-approved steel toe boot reimburse

Job summary

Apex Industries Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Steel Door Manufacturing Group on the production floor. You will coordinate day-to-day manufacturing, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive performance across manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will supervise a team, manage schedules, and maintain records while upholding cost objectives and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities and assign work orders.
• Monitor progress against production schedules and adjust as needed to minimize downtime.
• Ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and equipment.
• Lead, coach, and support production employees to achieve performance goals.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Support employee training and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical/Industrial or related technical field

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Steel Door Manufacturing Group. This role ensures products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while meeting production timelines and cost objectives.

As a key leader on the production floor, you will work closely with team members to drive performance across manufacturing, quality, safety, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities and assign work orders
• Monitor progress against production schedules and adjust as needed to minimize downtime
• Ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and equipment
• Lead, coach, and support production employees to achieve performance goals
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment
• Support employee training and development initiatives

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices
• Conduct regular safety inspections and participate in incident investigations

Quality Assurance

• Perform regular quality checks (e.g., dimensions, welds, hardware preparation)
• Identify and address quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Daily Operations & Communication

• Lead daily toolbox meetings to communicate priorities, targets, and safety updates
• Provide timely updates to management on production status, delays, and operational challenges
• Ensure smooth shift transitions through clear documentation and communication

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Monitor material usage and anticipate shortages
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete daily production and supervisor reports
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and incidents

Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Steel Door Manufacturing Group. This role ensures products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while meeting production timelines and cost objectives.

As a key leader on the production floor, you will work closely with team members to drive performance across manufacturing, quality, safety, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities and assign work orders
• Monitor progress against production schedules and adjust as needed to minimize downtime
• Ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and equipment

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support production employees to achieve performance goals
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment
• Support employee training and development initiatives

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices
• Conduct regular safety inspections and participate in incident investigations

Quality Assurance

• Perform regular quality checks (e.g., dimensions, welds, hardware preparation)
• Identify and address quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain consistent product quality standards

Daily Operations & Communication

• Lead daily toolbox meetings to communicate priorities, targets, and safety updates
• Provide timely updates to management on production status, delays, and operational challenges
• Ensure smooth shift transitions through clear documentation and communication

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Monitor material usage and anticipate shortages
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete daily production and supervisor reports
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and incidents

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions

What we offer

• APEX offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for learning and development, and a range of employee benefits, including a CSA-approved steel toe boot reimbursement program for employees in eligible roles.