Production Supervisor

Teknion Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknion Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate the work of assigned staff, develop work methods, and ensure compliance with Teknion’s policies and standards. You will plan daily operations, authorize overtime, control costs, mentor subordinates, promote safety, and partner with other departments to deliver quality, on-time production in a multicultural environment.

Experience in metal fabrication and familiarity with CNC, Laser, Brake Press and Welding

Qualifications

• College Diploma or University Degree or comparable experience.
• Experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of CNC, laser, brake press and welding processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time effectively.
• Experience with furniture industry product knowledge.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day departmental operations and schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Authorize overtime, control costs, and assign/check staff work.
• Oversee staff performance and provide guidance to resolve routine problems.
• Ensure quality standards and efficient processes in line with company policies.
• Promote safety programs and ensure a safe work environment with proper training and tools.
• Encourage housekeeping and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Treat subordinates with respect and enforce progressive discipline as needed.
• Evaluate methods and procedures and propose improvements.
• Liaise with other departments and organizations.
• Monitor departmental activities and prepare reports.
• Estimate personnel needs and assign work to meet schedules from Plant Manager.
• Familiarize staff with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lean manufacturing

Health and safety

Time management

Overtime readiness

Education

College Diploma or University Degree or comparable experience

Tools

CNC

Laser

Brake Press

Welding

Job description

In this new role, the Production Supervisor is accountable for supervising, co-ordinating, providing leadership to and reviewing the work of assigned personnel. This position is responsible for developing and implementing work methods, as well as applying departmental procedures in accordance with Teknion’s policies and standards.

What is this role responsible for?

• This position is responsible for planning the day-to-day departmental operations, as well as executing departmental schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
• This incumbent is accountable for developing and implementing work methods, as well as authorizing overtime, and controlling costs.
• This incumbent is accountable for assigning, as well as checking work of designated staff.
• This position is responsible for overseeing employees in performance of work and provides guidance in the resolution of routine problems.
• The Production Supervisor is accountable for working with subordinates to insure that all quality standards are achieved, as well as control cost of production. To achieve this, the incumbent insures all processes are efficient and in accordance with company standards.
• This position is responsible for communicating and reinforcing the adherence to safety programs. This incumbent is accountable for working in accordance with the law to promote a safe work environment for all employees. In addition, this position is responsible for insuring that suitable training, and the appropriate tools and equipment are available to employees enabling them to perform their work in a safe and efficient manner.
• This incumbent is accountable for promoting housekeeping and cleanliness in order to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all subordinate staff are treated with respect. This incumbent reinforces Teknion’s progressive discipline policy to correct behaviours that are unacceptable and harmful to employee’s and/or the organization.
• This incumbent is accountable for evaluating and recommending changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• This position is responsible for acting as a liaison with other departments, or organizations.
• This incumbent is accountable for monitoring and managing departmental activities, as well as preparing reports concerning such activities.
• This position is responsible for estimating personnel needs and schedules, and assigning work to meet completion dates in accordance with schedules fixed by the Plant Manager.
• This incumbent is accountable for familiarizing employees with established organizational policies, procedures and regulations, as well as assure adherence to departmental procedures.
• This position is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates for employment.
• This incumbent is accountable for conducting performance evaluations and wage reviews for assigned personnel.

What is required for this role?

• College Diploma or University Degree or comparable experience
• Previous experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Good working knowledge of CNC, Laser, Brake Press and Welding and Metal Fabrication processes
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Solid leadership and decision making skills
• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation and applicable standards
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of product knowledge in the furniture industry
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Must be able to work overtime and accommodate a different schedule when required

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 - 93,000 Final base salary offers will reflect an assessment of the selected candidate's skills, demonstrated competencies, and adherence to our internal pay equity framework.

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment and support a diverse workforce.

Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.