Production – Supervisor (Continental Shift)

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Vaughan, Canada, seeks a production shift supervisor responsible for safety, quality and production goals, supervising hourly associates on the shift. The role emphasizes random equipment checks, process improvements and adherence to company policies.

The position requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong organizational skills and proficiency with MS Office. Westlake offers an equal opportunity environment and a safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Three to five years related supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control production assets to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Review and recommend changes to machinery and production systems.
• Report deficiencies to Plant Manager/Production Superintendent immediately.
• Supervise hourly employees on the shift to maximize safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Control policies and procedures.
• Develop and track metrics to measure progress and improvements.
• Communicate effectively with administrative, plant and supervisory staff.
• Apply policies and collective agreement fairly and consistently.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Production optimization

Quality control

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Education

Three to five years related supervisory experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Position Summary Reporting to the Production Superintendent, this position is responsible for providing supervisory excellence to a shift of continental hourly associates in achieving Safety, Quality and Production goals.

Salary Range $99,144-$121,176 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control production assets with respect to equipment, employees and raw materials in order to continuously improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Review and recommend changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to Plant Manager/Production Superintendent.
• Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities to Plant/Production Superintendent and Quality Supervisor.
• Comply with Quality Control policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency.
• Communicate with administrative, plant and supervisory staff as required.
• Supervise all assigned hourly employees on the shift in a manner that maximizes safety as well as product quality and quantity while maintaining efficiency and cost control.
• Apply policies, rules and collective agreement fairly and consistently.
• Communicate with Hourly employees, as required.
• Provide and participate in training as required.
• Comply with divisional rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager/Production Superintendent.
• Participate in developing metrics to track progress and improvement efforts and work on achieving targets using said metrics.
• Encourage crew engagement/participation in on-going plant improvement processes (JH&SC, monthly crew safety meetings, 6S projects, Continuous Improvement team and projects, etc).
• Provide and/or participate in training, as required.
• Apply policies, rules and collective agreement fairly and consistently.
• Create/lead positive example as relates to Westlake Code of Business Ethics and Workplace Harassment/Discrimination Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications

• Three to five years related supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated individual with well-developed organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Proficient with MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power point, etc.).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com