Production Supervisor - Edmonton - UniFirst Canada

UniFirst Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garment services provider in Canada is seeking an enthusiastic Production Supervisor to lead the team, ensure performance, and enhance career growth. The role offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including training and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join a thriving organization that values its employees and fosters career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience or training preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and guide plant personnel.
• Schedule and ensure adequate level of trained employees.
• Report and resolve operational problems to maintain budget expectations.
• Perform production reporting on incentives and productivity.
• Inspect machines and equipment for operational performance.
• Develop or revise standard operational practices.
• Implement quality programs.
• Resolve worker grievances.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Communication

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Two-year degree preferred

Job description

Our Production Supervisors Are Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Production Supervisor to join our UniFirst family. As a Production Supervisor, you will be a key player in helping to lead the production team and drive top level performance. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday & Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary + RRSP with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you?

Training:

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!

Career Growth:

Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!

Culture:

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Train, mentor, and guide plant personnel to success while maintaining morale and safety. You will be responsible for ensuring adequate level of performance, discipline, integrity, and productivity of employees
• Schedule and ensure an adequate level of trained employees on the plant floor
• Report and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays to maintain alignment with budget expectations
• Perform production reporting on incentives and productivity
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Work with the location manager to develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance within company, federal, and state safety and occupational regulations
• Implement quality programs communicated by the quality system and quality policy
• Work with Production Manager to resolve worker grievances or submit unsettled grievances to General Manager for action
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and general public
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record is required

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.