Production Supervisor

Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to join a growing Windsor-Essex manufacturing operation. You will lead frontline staff, drive operational excellence, and promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will manage shift schedules, coordinate start-ups, monitor targets, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize processes while building a strong team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory or front-line leadership in manufacturing.
• Post-secondary degree in related field.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising production team members during assigned shifts.
• Developing shift schedules, workstation assignments, rotations, overtime allocations, vacation coverage, and staffing plans.
• Coordinating production start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and daily operational activities.
• Ensuring production targets, efficiency metrics, and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Monitoring product quality and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices while ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees to support engagement, performance, and accountability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional leaders to resolve operational challenges and improve production processes.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining operational excellence.
• Supporting employee training initiatives to ensure team members are competent and properly equipped to perform their duties.
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business degree

Tools

KPI tracking

Production reporting

Workforce planning

Job description

At Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions we strive to be a valued, strategic business partner providing the highest level of executive recruitment expertise and customized workplace strategies.

The Opportunity:

If you are looking for an opportunity to relocate to the Windsor-Essex region, this role offers the chance to join a growing manufacturing operation (non-automotive) in one of Canada’s most dynamic industrial communities.

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about leading teams, driving operational excellence, and promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing front‑line production employees while ensuring operational targets, quality standards, and safety objectives are achieved.

Position Availability:

• This posting is for a vacancy within the organization

What’s In It For You?

• Base Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000
• RRSP with Matching Available
• The opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a collaborative and team‑oriented workplace culture
• A leadership role with direct impact on operational performance and employee development
• Exposure to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• The opportunity to relocate to the Windsor, Ontario area, a vibrant border city with a Detroit River waterfront, Lake Erie shoreline, and a cost of living that compares favourably to many larger Ontario‑based regions

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading and supervising production team members during assigned shifts.
• Developing shift schedules, workstation assignments, rotations, overtime allocations, vacation coverage, and staffing plans.
• Coordinating production start‑ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and daily operational activities.
• Ensuring production targets, efficiency metrics, and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Monitoring product quality and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices while ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees to support engagement, performance, and accountability.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional leaders to resolve operational challenges and improve production processes.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining operational excellence.
• Supporting employee training initiatives to ensure team members are competent and properly equipped to perform their duties.
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Post‑secondary education in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of supervisory, team lead, or front‑line leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and high‑volume production environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety legislation and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift schedule, including shift work as required.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Complimentary Experience:

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training/certification.
• Experience within highly automated or high‑volume manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to KPI tracking, production reporting, and workforce planning.
• Experience implementing process improvements that increase productivity, quality, or safety.

Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is dedicated to supporting opportunities that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every requirement listed.

Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Our Commitment to a Human-Centered Hiring Process: We comply with Ontario employment and privacy laws while using technology responsibly, ensuring every resume is personally reviewed and all hiring decisions are guided by experienced HR professionals with a fair, transparent, and ethical approach.