Production Supervisor

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary of $70,000

Performance-based bonus

Unionized manufacturing environment

Hands-on supervisory role

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization in Southeast Manitoba is seeking a Production Supervisor for a permanent role. This hands-on leadership position requires supervising a unionized production team, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met while working from 3 PM to 11 PM. The ideal candidate will possess 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a relevant educational background. The role offers an annual salary of $70,000 plus benefits and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supervising or managing a production team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff in their daily activities.
• Execute and monitor the established production plan to meet operational goals.
• Train, coach, and support team members to enhance performance and engagement.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained from raw materials through finished products.
• Enforce health, safety, and operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Engineering, Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Kelly Services has partnered with a well-established manufacturing organization in Southeast Manitoba to recruit a Production Supervisor for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

This is a fully on-site, hands-on leadership role, ideal for a supervisor with experience leading a unionized production team. The successful candidate will report to the Plant Supervisor and will work the afternoon shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Your Role at a Glance

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations while leading, coaching, and developing a young and motivated team. You will ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff in their daily activities
• Execute and monitor the established production plan to meet operational goals
• Train, coach, and support team members to enhance performance and engagement
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained from raw materials through finished products
• Enforce health, safety, and operational policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with other production teams to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience supervising or managing a production team
• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (considered an asset)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and hands-on leadership style

What’s in It for You

• Hands-on, floor-based supervisory role on the afternoon shift
• Work in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Annual salary of $70,000, plus benefits and performance-based bonus
• Located in rural Manitoba – reliable transportation required

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can be your best self and join a fantastic team, look no further and apply today!

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About Kelly®

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