Production Supervisor

Career Connections Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connections Canada Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment in Ontario, Canada. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement while developing a diverse team of production employees.

The ideal candidate brings Lean Manufacturing experience, strong people leadership and the ability to motivate teams toward operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with computer systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide results‑oriented leadership and drive continuous improvement via Lean principles.
• Ensure a safe working environment and enforce health and safety policies.
• Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet demand.
• Monitor productivity, quality and performance metrics; implement corrective actions.
• Coach, mentor and develop team; conduct performance evaluations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives.
• Promote 5S standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Education

Engineering/Business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 7–10 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.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make an impact in a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.