Production Supervisor

Martinrea International; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier in Ridgetown, Ontario, is seeking a skilled supervisor with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves managing shift personnel and ensuring production quality while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in automotive manufacturing. Join us to support a dynamic team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on supervisory experience in a related field.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of assembly, production, and welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift personnel and/or their work assigned.
• Ensure quality standards are being followed at all times.
• Oversee training for all personnel within the department.

Skills

Leadership and problem-solving skills

Excellent English communication

Organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Education

College or trade school graduate

Job description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies, modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world‑class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high‑quality products. Our mission is to make people’s lives better by…

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities;
• Providing superior long‑term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people. We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Required Education and Experience

• College or trade school graduate and/or combination of high school diploma;

Minimum 5 years of hands‑on supervisory experience in a related field.

• Experience in Tier 1 automotive a plus;
• Good working knowledge of assembly, production and welding operations;
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written);
• Good knowledge of basic computer programs;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills;
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, 5S and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Critical Success Factors

• Excellent attendance;
• Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision and/or directions;
• Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player and a team leader;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent motivator and mentor;
• Ability to maintain all production related records in an organized manner, use sound judgment in dispersing confidential information related to employees data.

Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements. Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co‑workers placed in an unsafe condition.

Essential Functions

• Manage the shift personnel and/or their work assigned as your responsibility;
• Ensure that product identification, traceability, process control, packaging instructions are being followed at all times;
• Ensure all personnel are following the Quality System and conform to quality standards;
• Ensure all first off/in‑process and last off procedures are being followed at all times;
• Ensure LPA is performed as per schedule, follow up to close all outstanding issues within a reasonable time frame;
• In conjunction with other Supervisors, oversee on‑the‑job training for all personnel within the department to meet company's target on productivity and efficiency and manage within the scheduled financial budget;
• Oversee and maintain inventory levels of parts produced to meet scheduled targets;
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure no unnecessary interruption of production requirements;
• To train, develop, mentor, direct and discipline subordinates to ensure a productive, efficient and competent workforce to meet scheduled requirements in a safe environment;
• Provide regular constructive feedback and communication to subordinates formally and informally on company policies, work procedures and work standards etc. and to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures at all times;
• To make recommendation to Senior Management and Human Resources Manager on the confirmation and/or disposition of employees within the probationary period;
• Responsible for ensuring all training within the department is completed in a timely manner, documented and posted at each workstation;
• Provide management reports and documentation of key measurable as required;
• Maintain a system of communicating ongoing departmental performance to subordinates on a regular basis;
• Ensure good housekeeping for the department and that all areas responsible are tidy and organized at all times;
• Ensure subordinates follow Company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job and to encourage all subordinates to do the same.

Work Environment

• Plant floor (PPE required).

Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, support departments and management;
• Overtime as required;
• Physically capable of heavy lifting, not afraid of heights scissor lift.

Health and Safety

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures;
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview.