Production Supervisor (Contract)

Stellantis; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Supervisor (Contract) in Windsor. This role focuses on managing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment, emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, a high school diploma, and experience in high-volume production settings. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in the industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement solutions to enhance product quality.
• Ensure workplace safety and team morale.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Building

Continuous Improvement

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Supervisor (Contract) will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor (Contract) is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale.

The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives including the following:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class
• Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment

FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Minimum TWO (2) years experience in supervision in a high volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.