Production Supervisor, Siding & Trim (Woodbridge, ON)

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Medical/Dental/Vision

RRSP with 5% company match

ARC

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products seeks a Production Supervisor in Vaughan, Canada, to oversee production and compounding on the assigned shift, ensuring KPIs are met and continuous improvement plans are implemented.

You will lead 30+ operators, enforce safety procedures, and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and innovations to meet VSI and customer expectations. The role emphasizes training and performance development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Five years of manufacturing experience; specifically extrusion.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of material control, engineering, compounding, quality and maintenance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate with top management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of 30+ employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supervise hourly personnel and manufacturing operations on shift.
• Review production orders to meet schedules and KPIs.
• Provide technical leadership for line setup, metrics, testing, training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Green Belt Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake Royal Building Products offers a broad range of exterior siding and trim solutions designed for beauty, durability, and low maintenance. Our innovative vinyl, composite, and specialty materials support residential and commercial construction across diverse styles and climates. We promote a culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and growth.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $88,128 to $121,176 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)
• Benefits Effective Day One
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• RRSP with 5% Company Match
• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all production and compounding efforts during assigned shift to ensure we meet Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and in implementing continuous improvement plans related to efficiency, quality and talent development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and manage a group of 30+ employees
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Strictly Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times
• Supervises, hires and directs hourly personnel and manufacturing operations assigned to their shift
• Reviews production orders and schedules to makes constant decisions based on product data such as types, quantities, specifications, schedules, logistics and plans operations accordingly
• Assigns duties to all shift members and ensures that production schedule will be completed
• Conducts safety checks
• Provide technical leadership to shift personnel, to include: line setup/operation, metrics definition/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitation
• Responsible for attendance, vacation schedules, training and other administrative tasks
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment to dictate efficient workflow
• Delegate responsibility and recognize, develop, train and utilize talents and capabilities of all shift personnel
• Administer on the job training to new employees and provide continuous training as needed
• Participate and act as a lead for the new Extruder Operator training
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality and innovations departments to ensure all quality standards, practices, testing and metrics are administered and adhered to as required by VSI and the customer’s expectations
• Facilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to include: 6S, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality/innovations
• Spearhead projects, as needed and/or assigned, that solve current business problems and /or directly contribute to long‑term business objectives

Addendum to Job Responsibilities

• Production schedule
• Extrusion lines
• Grinding and production material handling
• Responsible for production and compounding
• Scanning
• Cycle counting
• Housekeeping
• Mechanical repairs
• Shift meetings
• Training
• Attendance and time card approvals through HRIS system
• Production Reports
• Employee disciplinary actions and attendance policy
• Available to assist operators with line startups and shut downs
• Assists operators with color changes, roll changes, tooling changes, die changes etc.
• Ensures operators complete start up and shut down checklists, TPM checklists, packer checklists, VSI checklists and label audits
• Assign and complete TPM tasks on shift

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bacherlor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt Certification preferred
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience; specifically extrusion
• Minimum of five years supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience in material control, engineering, compounding, quality and maintenance
• Understanding of manufacturing processes. Success in planning, executing and managing projects Excellent problem‑solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences
• Strong communication skills. Self‑directed and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour rotating continental shift

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com