Production Supervisor- Evening Shift

Stella-Jones; Candiac; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Competitive compensation

Annual Bonus Program

RRSP with generous Company match (150%

Company Share Purchase Program with 25

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Production Supervisor to deliver production plans while upholding quality, timelines, and budgets. You will support team leads, mobilize resources, and drive continuous improvement in your area, with health and safety as the top priority.

The role requires coordinating daily planning, assigning shifts, managing vacation requests, and leading a unionized team. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and knowledge of SAP/Dayforce are preferred, plus bilingual English/French

Qualifications

• DEC or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, project management, or related fields.
• 3–5 years supervising personnel in a unionized environment.
• Experience in the steel industry is a major asset.
• Strong analytical, initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, positive attitude, good listening, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure and high stress tolerance.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Review daily production KPIs and discuss results with team leads.
• Analyze KPI trends to guide problem-solving and improvement activities.
• Monitor progress against weekly/monthly production estimates.
• Plan workforce needs and coordinate vacations with HR and other departments.
• Ensure proper start-up and information transfer between shifts.
• Approve overtime and hours for payroll.
• Lead onboarding and training, apply disciplinary measures per collective agreement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

SAP

Dayforce

Bilingual English/French

Education

DEC or Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering / operations management / project management

Tools

SAP

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for delivering production plans according to quality requirements, timelines, and budgets within their assigned departments. They provide the necessary support to the team (team leads) and mobilize resources to achieve objectives and drive continuous improvement within their area. They ensure compliance with health and safety (H&S) policies, the top priority, and support the optimal development of their team based on operational needs. They promote the development and adherence to manufacturing methods and standards.

Daily Execution Control:

• Review, update, and analyze daily key production performance indicators
• Review results with team leads during Gemba Walks
• Analyze KPI trends to guide problem-solving and improvement activities (primarily on a weekly basis)
• Monitor work progress against weekly and monthly production estimates
• Take proactive action to avoid production delays and shop floor backlog
• Adjust and approve timesheets, delays, absences, and overtime during the week and weekends as needed

Planning:

• Plan workforce needs on a daily basis (vacations, unexpected absences, overtime, coordination with other departments, etc.)
• Ensure daily/weekly production planning is realistic, resolve related issues, and contribute to longer-term planning
• Participate in various operational meetings (H&S, production meetings, problem-solving, Gemba, etc.)
• Ensure proper production start-up and information transfer between shifts (day/evening/night)
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources
• Manage employees in cases of temporary assignments (CNESST)
• Manage and approve vacation requests in collaboration with HR and the Planner

People Management and Administration:

• Monitor absenteeism (ensure absences are recorded in the system, including sick leave) and ensure punctuality
• Track overtime, ensuring it is pre-approved based on operational needs
• Approve hours in the system for payroll processing
• Participate in onboarding and training of new employees according to the integration plan
• Apply disciplinary measures and meet with employees while respecting collective agreement rules
• Lead or participate in workplace accident investigations in collaboration with HR and the H&S Coordinator

Requirements and Qualifications:

• College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, project management, or related fields
• 3 to 5 years of experience supervising personnel in a unionized environment
• Experience in the steel industry (major asset)
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, initiative, sense of responsibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and precision
• Strong leadership skills, positive attitude, good listening skills, and sound judgment
• Ability to work under pressure and high stress tolerance
• Lean knowledge (asset)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAP and Dayforce (asset)
• Good understanding of health and safety laws and regulations
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) to ensure effective communication with unilingual employees and other North American plants

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.