Production Supervisor - Steel & Rebar, Day/Evening Shift

AGF Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AGF is a trailblazer in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning with 75+ years of excellence. We’re hiring a production supervisor to plan, organize, and assign tasks to plant staff, ensure on-time production, and minimize overtime.

You will manage unionized manufacturing personnel, coordinate shifts, monitor quality and material utilization (rebar), oversee logistics and safety, and drive continuous improvement across Ontario operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing unionized manufacturing personnel.
• College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Willingness to work day and evening shifts.
• Experience in the steel, metal, or related industry.
• Knowledge of rebar cutting and bending processes (an asset).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Autonomy, initiative, and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and assign tasks to plant employees to optimize production.
• Coordinate work schedules and evaluate capacity based on purchase orders.
• Track production progress, identify issues, and collaborate with planners to resolve them.
• Ensure quality control, maximize material utilization (rebar), and limit scrap.
• Oversee logistics: load compliance, delivery deadlines, and inventory management.
• Promote continuous improvement to increase efficiency, quality, and working conditions.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment and participate in Health & Safety Committee.
• Investigate workplace incidents with relevant departments and produce reports.
• Manage supervisory staff: training, evaluations, discipline, and seasonal layoffs.
• Support the continuous improvement program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Team management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AGF is a trailblazer in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning with 75+ years of excellence. We’re hiring a production supervisor to plan, organize, and assign tasks to plant staff, ensure on-time production, and minimize overtime.

You will manage unionized manufacturing personnel, coordinate shifts, monitor quality and material utilization (rebar), oversee logistics and safety, and drive continuous improvement across Ontario operations.