Production Supervisor

ROCKWOOL North America; Milton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stone wool solutions provider in Milton, ON, is seeking a Supervisor, Production. This role involves leading a team to enhance operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 4-6 years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting and possess a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background. The company offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Pension Matching Program

Life and Disability Programs

Educational Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience as a Production Supervisor required.
• Strong experience working with automated systems and conveyors.
• Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Operators on the team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee daily production schedules and monitor processes.
• Conduct shift meetings and provide performance updates.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience in unionized manufacturing environment

Experience with automated systems

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

Proficiency in MS Office products

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Supervisor, Production at Milton, ON to join our Production Team. Shift Work – Continental Shift (12 Hours – Rotating)

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Job Purpose & Scope

As a Supervisor, Production at ROCKWOOL, you will play a key role in driving operational performance on the factory floor. You will lead your shift team to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and productivity, ensuring our customers receive world-class products while supporting continuous improvement and sustainable growth. This role is about leading people, optimizing processes, and making a direct impact on production outcomes in a global manufacturing environment.

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team

You will become part of the Plant Operations & Production team managing a team of 10-15 people and reporting to the Production Manager.

What you will be doing

• Supervise, coach, and develop Operators at all levels, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all activities meet health, safety, and environmental standards while promoting a zero-incident culture.
• Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring products are manufactured on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Monitor processes, resolve issues, and implement improvements to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Conduct shift meetings, maintain records, and provide clear updates on performance, challenges, and solutions.
• Partner with leadership to implement process improvements, training, and development initiatives that strengthen the team and operation.

What you bring

• 4 to 6 years of experience as a Production Supervisor, must have leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background.
• Strong experience working with automated systems/conveyors.
• Sound understanding or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong experience with MS Office products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Project.

What we offer

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included, and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.