Production Supervisor

Core Laboratories Canada Limited; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Canada Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Gun Production Supervisor to lead daily CNC machining operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality output. You will develop staff, set up equipment, verify materials, and ensure on-time delivery.

Key duties include maintaining inventory through Oracle transactions, communicating plant conditions to leadership, and acting as Gun Production Manager during absences, while upholding ethical practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 10 years' experience in a machine shop and related industry.
• 5+ years' experience operating CNC machines and relevant experience.
• Supervisory or Team Lead experience required.
• Basic CNC machining class work or certificate preferred.
• Journeyman ticket in machining or millwright, or 5+ years' experience operating CNC machines and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production staff, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time delivery.
• Set up and calibrate machines, verify materials, maintain workflow.
• Ensure finished products meet design specifications and quality.
• Produce products with accuracy in alignment with sales orders and guidelines.
• Provide training and development opportunities to staff.
• Communicate regularly with the Production Manager about plant operations.
• Serve as acting Gun Production Manager during absences.
• Carry out Oracle transaction tasks and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CNC operation

Shop floor leadership

Machining knowledge

GCode programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman ticket in machining or millwright

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

The Manufacturing Gun Production Supervisor will provide leadership and direction necessary to sustain the company’s growth within the framework of the strategic plans and goals of the company. They will oversee the daily operations to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality output. This role leads and develops production staff, maintains workflow by setting up equipment and verifying materials, and ensures products meet design specifications and delivery timelines. The supervisor supports inventory control through Oracle transactions, communicates plant conditions to leadership, and upholds ethical practices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain a work environment that shows concern for its people and property, while promoting autonomy and growth of each individual employee.
• Set up and calibrate machines while verifying materials to maintain an efficient workflow and ensure jobs are completed on schedule.
• Responsible for the quality of all finished products ensuring they consistently meet established design specifications.
• Produce products with accuracy in alignment with sales orders and guidelines set by the Production Manager.
• Perform all responsibilities with a strong commitment to ethical and sound decision-making practices.
• Lead and oversee lead hands and other gun shop personnel to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Provide training and development opportunities to support employee growth and performance.
• Communicate regularly with the Production Manager regarding the overall condition and operations of the plant.
• Serve as acting Gun Production Manager during periods of absence.
• Carry out assigned Oracle transaction tasks and maintain accurate inventory control.
• Notify Production Manager of the condition of the plant in all aspects.
• Oracle transaction/Inventory control duty as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 10 years' experience in a machine shop and related industry.
• 5+ years' experience operating CNC machines and relevant experience.
• Supervisory or Team Lead experience required.
• Basic CNC machining class work or certificate preferred.
• Journeyman ticket in machining or millwright, or 5+ years' experience operating CNC machines and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write and read reports and blueprints.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to program CNC machines.
• A results-driven professional with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, capable of effectively motivating and guiding a team of dedicated employees.
• Ability to achieve goals in a timely, efficient manner.
• Proficient in the use and application of measuring instruments, with a strong understanding of proper measurement techniques and tools.
• Intermediate with MS Word, Excel, and Oracle.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company. Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally.

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.