Production Supervisor

IMT Corporation; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Annual Bonus

Competitive Wages

Job Security

On-the-job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Social Events

Years of Service

Job summary

IMT Precision, a leading manufacturer in Canada, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead frontline teams and manage daily production activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost control, within a unionized manufacturing environment.

You will drive employee accountability, coordinate across departments, and ensure production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and with engagement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience; supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Provide visible leadership on the shop floor and ensure compliance with policies and collective agreements.
• Serve as primary link between employees and management to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent execution of production plans.
• Foster a respectful and engaged workplace while maintaining effective communication across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management

Union Experience

Team Development

Education

Post-Secondary education in Manufacturing/Operations

Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience

3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing Systems

Job description

Salary Range: $65,200.00 To $92,600.00 Annually

About The Role

Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision!We are recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together!

Job Type:Full-Time

Hours:40 hours per week

Work Schedule: 2-week Rotating shift (Midnights, Afternoons, Days)

IMT Precision does not use artificial intelligence, automated screening systems, or algorithm-based decision tools in any part of the hiring process for this position. All applications are reviewed by human reviewers.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is a front-line leader responsible for supervising employees and managing daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.

Working within a unionized manufacturing environment, the Production Supervisor provides visible leadership on the shop floor, ensures compliance with company policies and collective agreement requirements, and drives employee accountability and operational performance.

The Production Supervisor serves as a primary link between employees and management, ensuring production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and consistently while fostering a respectful and engaged workplace.

About You

At our company, we are looking for exceptional individuals who can meet the following criteria:

• Lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and respond to issues as they arise.
• Prioritize competing operational and employee-related demands.
• Make timely decisions and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, performance, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Apply company policies and collective agreement requirements fairly and consistently.
• Identify barriers to production and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Maintain effective communication between employees, management, and support departments.
• Support a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace.

Education & Experience

• Post-Secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead hand, team lead, or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising employees in a production environment is an asset.

Knowledge

• Manufacturing operations, production processes, and workflow management.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Labour relations and collective agreement administration.
• Production planning and daily production requirements.
• Quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Attendance, timekeeping, performance management, and employee relations processes.
• Microsoft Office and manufacturing/business systems.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Effective coaching and employee development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and address workplace concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate production priorities and expectations clearly.
• Ability to analyze production issues and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, union representatives, management, and support departments.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and applicable manufacturing/business systems.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability
• Communication
• Team Development
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Safety Focus
• Quality Orientation
• Integrity & Professionalism

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.
• Regular exposure to noise, machinery, equipment, and other typical manufacturing conditions.
• Frequent presence on the production floor.
• Requires regular interaction with employees and cross-functional departments.
• May require extended hours, shift coverage, or flexibility to support production requirements.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on exciting challenges, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

About IMT Precision

IMT Precision is one of Canda’s leading major manufacturers in the OEM and Defence industries. With over 100 years of experience, it has taught us that our employees are our most valuable assets. We offer many perks along with a stable career at IMT Precision. Our collective strength empowers us to provide our clients with the indispensable high-quality products essential to their success.

Learn more about careers at IMT on our website: imtcorporation.com

Benefits Of Working At IMT

• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Bonus Program
• Competitive Wages
• Job-Security (Long outstanding and growing company)
• On-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Social Events/Activities
• Years of Service Program

Our Values

Find Solutions

We face challenges head-on and work relentlessly to solve them. If it were easy, everyone would do it. But we push through together.

Stronger Together

Every voice matters. There are no bad ideas here. We do better when we collaborate, share perspectives, and lift each other up.

Build the Future

We don’t sit back – we step forward. We take initiative and act with urgency to share the future we want to see.

Be Real

We speak the truth, even when it’s hard. We’re honest with each other and our customers, and we solve problems by first acknowledging them.