Production Supervisor, Manufacturing

POLYVANTIS; Long Sault; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Long Sault, ON seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and enhance production efficiency. Requires a high school diploma, 3-5 years in production, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and managing resources. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible work arrangements and health programs.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Company subsidized pension scheme

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Meal allowance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Basic understanding of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and maintain safety rules and regulations.
• Supervise production employees and enforce policies.
• Evaluate raw material availability and address shortages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing – Long Sault, ON

In this role, you will support daily operations, including troubleshooting and increasing operational effectiveness and efficiency of the production unit. You will help ensure the plant provides maximum unit availability in a safe and economical manner by assisting plant personnel, coordinating with Supply Chain and S4H data owners, and helping identify employee development opportunities and participate in operator training and certifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enforce and maintain all safety rules and regulations
• Make daily rounds to observe production operations and identify hazards or issues
• Supervise production employees and enforce company policies
• Prepare and release process orders in accordance with the schedule in S4H
• Complete PI sheets & TECO process orders
• Maintain SharePoint reports – uptime/downtime, scrap reason codes
• Prepare weekly manpower schedule including OT requirements for shift coverage (while on day shift)
• Evaluate raw material availability and proactively address potential shortages
• Identify productivity and total cost of ownership opportunities to improve site profitability
• Leverage continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability
• Manage the department’s materials, machinery, and labor to meet run rate targets
• Assess job performance and provide open feedback
• Complete granulation process orders and consume WIP

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (creating formulas, charts, and basic data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with various teams
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions quickly
• Basic understanding of production processes and scheduling concepts

Ideal Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as an operator in polycarbonate extrusion manufacturing
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience with SAP and APO planning modules
• Knowledge of make-to-order manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success in improving production efficiency
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory management
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends for continuous improvement

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

What We Offer

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remuneration: Attractive salary in the chemical tariff, special payments, participation in the company\'s success
• Coverage: Company subsidized pension scheme and long-term account, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy
• Work-life-balance: Flexible working, possibility of mobile working, 30 days of vacation per year, free parking
• Health and social affairs: Prevention programs, social and employee counseling, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, meal allowance
• and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don\'t meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it\'s not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.