Production Supervisor

Atlantic Industries Ltd; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Industries Ltd. is seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead daily shop floor activities and support administrative duties on the production team. The role requires guiding a team to complete work safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while actively operating equipment when needed.

You will coach and train employees, promote continuous improvement, and foster a positive, safety‑focused work environment on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or lead hand experience preferred.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-schedule completion.
• Work alongside shop floor staff and operate equipment as needed.
• Provide hands-on support during absences and peak periods.
• Coordinate daily workflow and adjust priorities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production output and ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Complete production records and related administrative paperwork.
• Perform routine office tasks and coordinate with other departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for safety and efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and provide performance feedback to staff.
• Train new employees on equipment, processes, and safety.

Skills

Production supervision

Leadership

Manufacturing equipment operation

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Health & safety knowledge

ERP software familiarity

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Salary:$72,000–$85,000 per year

Position Summary

This is a hands‑on working supervisor position responsible for supporting daily production activities on the shop floor while providing leadership, training, direction, and administrative support to the production team. The role includes a combination of hands‑on production work and office‑based administrative duties.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day activities of the production team while actively working alongside employees to ensure production is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role provides hands‑on support by operating production equipment, assisting during busy production periods, covering employee absences when required, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will coach and train employees, promote continuous improvement, and foster a positive, safety‑focused work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Work alongside production employees on the shop floor and operate manufacturing equipment as required to support production.
• Provide hands‑on assistance during employee absences, vacations, peak production periods, and other operational requirements.
• Coordinate daily workflow and adjust priorities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production output and ensure work is completed to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Complete production records, reports, employee documentation, and other required administrative paperwork.
• Perform routine office and administrative duties, including scheduling, record keeping, data entry, communication, and coordination with other departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and support production employees on a daily basis.
• Train new employees on equipment, production processes, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with employee attendance, scheduling, and day‑to‑day performance concerns.
• Lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a safe workplace and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure employees consistently follow safe work practices and wear required PPE.
• Monitor product quality and ensure customer specifications are consistently met.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions when required.
• Support housekeeping and maintain a clean, organized production environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory, lead hand, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; ERP or production software is an asset.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring employees.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP or production management software.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Join our team and play a critical role in driving efficiency, quality, and innovation in HDPE pipe manufacturing!

Atlantic Industries Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier‑free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Atlantic Industries Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.