Production Supervisor

Arconic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lethbridge is seeking a Production Supervisor to enhance production efficiency and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing supervision and strong skills in lean systems, communication, and employee relations. This role offers a dynamic environment with flexibility in shifts and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality systems.
• Able to function in a high-pressure work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership and establish clear objectives.
• Manage employee relations issues, including grievances.

Skills

Lean manufacturing systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Employee relations

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDE

Job description

Overview

Arconic is currently in search of a Production Supervisor to join our team based in Lethbridge.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong experience and knowledge in lean manufacturing systems (ABS), Production Control and Quality Systems.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Ensure all Environmental & Safety policies are followed.
• Monitoring performance and implementing corrective action to meet goals.
• Identifying and implementing improvement plans.
• Solving problems by identifying their root cause and preventing a recurrence.
• Effectively communicating with others within and outside the working group.
• Maintain all production and related quality assurance records.
• Provide leadership, coaching, establish clear direction, intentions and objectives while being able to gain the support of others and motivate people in assigned area.
• Must be able to direct multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Effectively manage employee and labor relations issues including contract administration, grievance handling, and day-to-day employee complaints/issues.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding production goals including production output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
• Direct the implementation of Arconic Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements).
• Own cost savings initiatives (degree of implementation).
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

General Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing/product environment.
• Knowledge of principles and application of lean manufacturing and Quality Systems and production planning.
• Highly developed oral (influencing) and written communication skills.
• Aspirations to grow into a more senior role.
• Able to function in a high-pressure work environment characterized by constant change.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Business, or other technical field.
• Microsoft Office and JDE experience.
• Knowledge of the architectural aluminum construction industry with particular expertise on people-paced processes in production environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work with a wide variety of different personalities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues and derive suitable business solutions.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment.

Work Environment/Conditions

Fast-paced, busy manufacturing/production facility with the ability to have a flexible schedule and work daytime, evening, and night shifts as per production needs. This position is Non-Exempt and would require frequent overtime to meet production and business needs.