Production Supervisor - 1 year Contract

IKON Complete Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for a 1-year contract role. This position involves managing a unionized workforce in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, driving performance to meet production, cost, and quality goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production supervision and lean manufacturing principles, with a focus on empowering teams and enhancing operational efficiency. If you're ready to take on a challenge and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production supervision.
• Ability to manage a unionized workforce effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a unionized workforce and drive performance to meet production goals.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Production Supervision

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Problem-Solving Techniques

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Job description

IKON Complete Inc. is a Recruitment & Search Firm specializing in identifying, & sourcing top performers for our clientele. Our clients include industry leading organizations who partner with us to be an extension of their HR & Recruitment function.

Position: Production Supervisor – 1 year contract

Location: Markham, ON

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Employment Term: 1-year contract (possibility of extension thereafter)

Shift: NIGHT SHIFT

Responsibilities:

• Managing a unionized hourly workforce, including production operators and skilled trades.
• Driving performance to meet production, cost, and quality goals.
• Enforcing standardized work procedures to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and motivation to employees for growth and development.
• Empowering teams to work autonomously and cultivate strong leadership skills.
• Resolving product quality issues, equipment failures, machinery transitions, and workforce concerns to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, Material Planning, and Logistics to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training production staff in lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, legislative requirements, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in production supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work a STRAIGHT NIGHT SHIFT (Training will be on days to begin).
• Previous experience within an automotive manufacturing setting a must; electronics manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills to ensure clear, timely, and effective information sharing.

Notes: We thank all candidates for their time. Please be advised, once the profile is reviewed by our talent team, only those selected to proceed will be contacted to discuss next steps. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of hire.

IKON Complete Inc. is committed to providing accessibility to qualified candidates with disabilities. Requests for accommodation can be made at any time at ikoncomplete.com/accessibility-policy-aoda/