Production Supervisor

Nucor Rebar Fabrication; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcraft Canada in Montreal, Quebec is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safety-conscious manufacturing operations, overseeing steel bar grating fabrication and ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.

You will supervise Production, Shipping, Maintenance and Quality teams, set performance expectations, coach teammates, and drive continuous improvement across shifts, partnering with multiple departments to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused leadership and commitment to safety.
• Supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience leading production, shipping, maintenance, quality, or other operations.
• Experience in steel industry is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient English for cross-border collaboration.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Ability to lead by example on the production floor.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate in a fast-paced environment.
• Coach and motivate teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for Production, Shipping, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Set performance expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
• Coordinate operations to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Communicate priorities across departments and shifts.
• Conduct toolbox talks and team meetings to engage teammates.
• Monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Coach and develop teammates to strengthen performance and future leaders.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement.
• Maintain visible floor presence and support teams to achieve daily objectives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching & development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Vulcraft Canada is seeking qualified candidates for a FULL-TIME PRODUCTIONSUPERVISOR in our MONTREAL,QUEBEC location.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

The Production Supervisor is a key member of the division's leadership team and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the plant. This role oversees the fabrication of steel bar grating products while ensuring the division consistently meets its safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will be a visible leader on the floor, develop teammates, promote accountability, and work collaboratively across departments to achieve operational and business objectives.

All teammates are expected to personally demonstrate the values that make up Nucor's culture. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by establishing clear expectations, identifying and addressing hazards, and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the Production, Shipping, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
• Set clear performance expectations and hold teammates accountable to safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and attendance standards.
• Coordinate daily operations and resources to meet customer requirements, production schedules, and business objectives.
• Communicate priorities, goals, and performance expectations to ensure alignment across departments and shifts.
• Conduct regular team meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safety, communicate key information, and support teammate engagement.
• Monitor operational performance and use data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Coach, develop, and support teammates to strengthen individual performance and prepare future leaders.
• Foster a positive culture built on teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and respect.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and provide hands-on support to production, shipping, maintenance, and quality teams as needed to achieve daily objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to safety for self and others.
• Previous supervisory, team-lead, or leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
• Experience leading production, shipping, maintenance, quality, or other operational functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in the steel industry is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, set expectations, and hold teammates accountable.
• Knowledge of English is required for this position due to the need to communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with customers, suppliers, and Vulcraft/Nucor teammates located outside Quebec.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word); experience with SAP is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain a visible presence on the production floor.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate teammates while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Safety‑oriented leader with a demonstrated commitment to building a strong safety culture.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Track record of delivering results in safety, quality, productivity, and customer service