Production Supervisor

Career Connections Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connections Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment, driving safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with Lean Manufacturing expertise and the ability to motivate teams to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, CI programs, and 5S methodologies.
• Proficient in communication and multitasking with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide results-oriented leadership and drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure a safe working environment and enforce health and safety policies.
• Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and targets.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate daily updates to management on safety, quality, production and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team development

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Shift Timing- Afternoon - 5 pm to 1:30 am

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading and developing a diverse team of production employees.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with manufacturing supervisory experience, a passion for Lean Manufacturing, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide results‑oriented leadership and drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure a safe working environment and enforce all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and operational targets.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate daily updates regarding safety, quality, production, staffing, and operational issues to management.
• Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and established production standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve individual and team objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to direct reports.
• Support employee training and development plans to address skill gaps.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Lead employee relations activities, including performance management and disciplinary processes when required.
• Promote and maintain 5S standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist with Job Task Analysis (JTA), hazard identification, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Investigate and respond to non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and production discrepancies.
• Lead or support plant improvement projects and other initiatives assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S methodologies.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and team‑oriented environment.
• Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We're Looking For

• A self‑motivated leader with a strong sense of accountability and business acumen.
• Someone who leads by example and inspires high performance.
• A hands‑on professional who thrives in a production environment.
• A collaborative team player committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.