Production Supervisor

Marwood International; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime after 40 hours

Health benefits

Pension plan

Career growth

Job summary

Marwood International in Tillsonburg, Ontario, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on teamwork and coaching of team leaders and associates.

The candidate will coordinate manpower planning, support Kaizen activities, and ensure effective communication across shifts while adhering to Marwood processes and Plex software.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, GED, or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Owns daily activities, drives accountability and initiative across projects.
• Gathers data and uses problem solving to reach objective conclusions.
• Maintains professional communication; coaches and develops team members.
• Uses logical reasoning to make day-to-day decisions aligned with leadership guidance.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Familiar with OHSA, Lean, 6 Sigma, and 5S concepts.
• Organizes schedules, rules, and systems; supports team meetings.
• Provides direction to Team Leaders and Associates; coordinates manpower planning.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Attendance

Problem solving

Leadership

Planning and organizing

Time management

Safety conscious

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Post-secondary education

Tools

Plex

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Tillsonburg, ON

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing - Tier 1 OEM Supplier

Shift: Afternoons (Mon-Thurs 4p-2a)

Company Overview

Marwood International Inc. is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplier, specializing in structural components and modular assembly. With over 30 years of industry experience, we are committed to eliminating waste and advancing lightweighting solutions. We pride ourselves on our community-oriented culture, while fostering a safe, high-quality work environment where safety, quality, and positive employee relations are our top priorities.

Why It's a Great Opportunity

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive wages with overtime after 40 hours
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to health benefits, a pension plan, and other perks that support your well-being.
• Stable & Growing Company: Join a well-established company in a high-demand industry, with continuous growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Team Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ownership - demonstrate accountability, drive and initiative in daily activities projects
• Investigation / Problem Solving - gather and present data to reach objective conclusions and solutions
• People Skills Professional - respectful and courteous in all forms of communication while enforcing discipline, conflict management, coaching and development
• Decision Making - use logical reasoning in day to day activities to make independent decisions to meet expectations of Production Manager
• Professionalism - maintain distance in working relationships, use maturity and confidentiality when dealing with delicate issues
• Experience / Knowledge - knowledge of industry, company, specific work area. Knowledge of OHSA, Lean, 6 Sigma, 5S
• Organization - administrative skills; create, follow and enforce rules, policies, schedules and systems
• Establish consistent and clear communication via Team Meetings / Shift Meetings to ensure all urgent matters are communicated to the Senior Group Leader and other departments as required
• Personality / Attitude - easily get along with others, display eagerness and team work, ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Provide direction and support to Team Leaders and Associates
• Coordinate manpower planning, time off approvals
• Assist in the planning and implementation of continuous improvement of procedures
• Identify training needs, provide training, implement training, and document this training (utilize "Team Support", MOS Review, formal training through Human Resources)
• Observe and assist in the evaluation of employee performance to ensure compliance with standards
• Facilitate daily start up meetings to discuss safety, quality, production etc.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching
• Accurately complete and maintain all relevant and appropriate documents
• Ensure associates complete accurate control cards, Marwood inspection standards, fork lift checks, etc.

Production

• Attend daily meetings as required
• Ensure daily shipment requirements are met on time
• Assist in the development or revision of work practices
• 5S and assist in Kaizen activities
• Utilize Lean Principals to continually improve processes
• Complete Performance Evaluations accurately and on time

Quality

• Perform LPA's
• Ensure non-conformances are contained & dispositioned at end of shift
• Effectively complete 5Y's, CAR's Enforce
• Ensure non-conformances on control cards are signed off & non-conformance reports are completed
• Follow Marwood quality system

Safety

• Ensure all Health & Safety policies & procedures are followed
• Assist in WSIB areas, administer First Aid and complete reports as required
• Complete discipline and Health & Safety inspections
• All other relevant duties

Skills/ Capabilities

• Good communication skills
• Continuous learning, willing to learn
• Effective team work oriented attitude
• Initiative and adaptability to change
• Strong work ethics and great attendance
• Honesty and integrity
• Safety conscious
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Good judgement and problem solving
• Strong numerical abilities
• Superior interpersonal, relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Reputation as a highly effective team builder and leader to direct, coach and motivate team members
• Proven project and time management skills, analytical and problem solving skills and logistical thinking to achieve bottom line results
• Demonstrated passion and strong understanding of customer needs, service and experience
• Success driven vision with a "win win" resolution
• Analytical and 5-Why countermeasure thinking and implementation
• Familiar with Marwood processes and procedures, Plex and computer skills
• Reputation as a highly effective team builder and leader to direct, coach and motivate team members
• Proven project and time management skills, analytical and problem solving skills and logistical thinking to achieve bottom line results
• Decision making and judgement
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Ethics and integrity
• Mediating and negotiating
• Providing consultation
• Leadership
• Coaching and mentoring
• Staff management
• Enforcing laws, rules and regulations

Key Requirements

• Grade 12, GED, or equivalent
• 2-years related experience in automotive industry
• Post-secondary education or equivalent certificate

Additional Technical and Professional Requirements

• Computer literacy - Moderate level of proficiency with standard email, spreadsheet and word-processing software (Outlook, Excel, Word); and Plex

Marwood is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or any other protected status under applicable legislation.

We are committed to giving people with disabilities an equal opportunity to provide feedback and access any information they may need. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment process if you require accommodation.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be required.

For more information, please visit our website: www.marwoodinternational.com