Production – Supervisor (Continental Shift)

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a supervisor to lead a shift of hourly associates and drive safety, quality and production goals. The role requires managing assets, reviewing processes, reporting issues and enforcing policies to meet targets.

The position emphasizes teamwork, analytics and adherence to a collective agreement, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects and training initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control production assets to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Review and recommend changes to machinery, equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Report deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools to Plant Manager/Production Superintendent
• Record and 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 to maximize safety, quality and quantity while maintaining efficiency and cost control
• Apply policies, rules and collective agreement fairly and consistently
• Provide training as required
• Create/lead positive example as relates to Westlake Code of Business Ethics and Workplace Harassment/Discrimination Policy
• 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 in on-going plant improvement processes

Skills

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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