Production Supervisor - Kanata

Shawcor; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance

EFAP and wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shawcor is seeking a Production Supervisor in Vaughan, ON to lead the production team in electronic assembly manufacturing. You will manage orders from intake to delivery, coordinate with stakeholders, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring an incident-free workplace.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of Lean and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Technology, or related field; university degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Minimum 2 years on the shop floor with direct operator interaction.
• Experience leading production operations and teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100D, CSA N299) and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Kanban, ERP, and other tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, NASA manufacturing requirements, and electronic assembly environments is a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer expectations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations, planning, project management, testing, logistics, materials management, maintenance, HSE, and third-party activities.
• Review orders and develop production schedules to support on-time delivery.
• Conduct daily production meetings, set priorities, assign work, monitor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and labor utilization.
• Support introduction of new products, processes, equipment, and capabilities.
• Ensure tooling, equipment, materials, and resources meet production requirements.
• Develop capacity plans and optimize labor scheduling, including overtime when needed.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards and manufacturing documentation.
• Supervise assembly, soldering, testing, cable preparation, and related processes.
• Provide hands-on support in production as required.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to resolve manufacturing, quality, and delivery issues.
• Support inventory accuracy and ERP inventory management.
• Oversee receiving and coordinate shipping to meet customer specs.
• Act as technical contact for customer project teams on qualification and orders.
• Review RFQs, purchase orders, and quotes for feasibility and labor estimates.
• Approve timesheets and support payroll processing.
• Develop, train, and coach production team members; support certification needs.
• Conduct performance management and development discussions.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and 5S standards.
• Maintain production documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to planning, forecasting, and capital improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organization

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

5S

Lean tools

Job description

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

Shawflex is the market leader and a trusted brand in the Electrical Infrastructure industry with a wide variety of wire and cable solutions from common to custom. Our business model thrives on our strong channel relationships and entrepreneurial culture where we champion in providing unique engineered-to-order product offerings to our customers.

Location: Vaughan, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Summary

As the Production Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of customer orders from intake through delivery. You will lead production operations, guide a team of hourly employees, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency. This role is instrumental in supporting critical electronic assembly manufacturing while maintaining an incident and injury-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations and associated activities, including production planning, project management, testing, logistics, materials management, maintenance, HSE implementation, and third-party operations.
• Review incoming customer orders and develop production schedules that support on-time delivery commitments.
• Conduct daily production meetings, establish priorities, assign work, and monitor team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving cycle times, increasing labour utilization, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure tooling, equipment, materials, and resources are available to meet production requirements.
• Develop capacity plans and optimize labour scheduling, including overtime planning when required.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and manufacturing documentation requirements.
• Supervise and support production activities including assembly, soldering, testing, cable preparation, pressure testing, and related manufacturing processes.
• Provide hands-on support in production when required.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve manufacturing, quality, delivery, and operational challenges.
• Support inventory accuracy, material availability, and ERP inventory management activities.
• Oversee receiving activities and coordinate shipping requirements to ensure products are packaged and delivered according to customer specifications.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customer project teams regarding qualification activities, product status updates, and open orders.
• Review RFQs and provide production input related to labour estimates, lead times, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Review purchase orders, quotations, and proposals to ensure compliance with production and quality requirements.
• Approve timesheets and support payroll processing activities.
• Develop, train, certify, and coach production team members while supporting ongoing certification and qualification requirements.
• Conduct performance management activities including employee coaching, development discussions, and performance evaluations.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, maintain legislative compliance, and actively participate in safety initiatives.
• Maintain 5S standards, support quality investigations, and reinforce adherence to manufacturing and quality procedures.
• Maintain production documentation, manufacturing records, planning information, and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to operational planning, forecasting, and capital improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate Degree, or post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Technology, or a related field. A university degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, process, operations, or production engineering environments.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with regular shop floor presence and direct interaction with operators and production teams.
• Experience leading production operations, manufacturing teams, or operational processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity management, labour utilization, materials management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supervising hourly employees and driving accountability, engagement, and performance.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100D, or CSA N299 standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Kanban, TQM, ERP systems, and other operational excellence tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, NASA manufacturing requirements, and electronic assembly environments is considered a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment and leading by example.

Why Join Mattr?

• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness and mental health support programs
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)

The Salary Range for this position is$75,000 to $85,000 CAD. The provided range represents the anticipated base salary and target incentive for this position. The final total compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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