Production Supervisor * Superviseur, production

IPEX Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and cost objectives while supporting employee development.

The role operates on a 2-2-3 Continental Shift Structure and reports to the Production Manager. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and coach a diverse team in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency and output targets are achieved.
• Execute production schedules by optimizing labor resources, equipment utilization and workflow.
• Lead shift transition meetings and communicate priorities and performance expectations.
• Monitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and coordinate with Maintenance and Process Management to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production reports (output, scrap, downtime, labor) to support data-driven decisions.
• Manage departmental resources, materials and expenditures while supporting budgets and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with ISO requirements and quality standards; ensure documentation and audit readiness.
• Coach and develop production employees through performance management and training.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities to build a capable workforce.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Champion health, safety and environmental programs and promote safe work practices.
• Lead 5S, standard work, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervision

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor! This role will be based in our plant in Edmonton, Alberta and report to the Production Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while supporting employee development and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will be on a 2-2-3 Continental Shift Structure

Principal Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and output targets are achieved
• Execute production schedules by optimizing labor resources, equipment utilization, and workflow
• Lead shift transition meetings and communicate priorities, performance expectations, and operational updates
• Monitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and improve results
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and coordinate with Maintenance, Process Management, and other support teams to minimize downtime
• Analyze production reports, including output, scrap, downtime, and labor performance, to support data-driven decision-making
• Manage departmental resources, materials, and expenditures while supporting budget and cost-control initiatives
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, ISO requirements, and operational procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness
• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees through performance management, training, and cross-functional skill development
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training activities to build a capable and engaged workforce
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Champion health, safety, and environmental programs by ensuring compliance with company policies, supporting incident investigations, and promoting safe work practices
• Lead 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership/coaching, written & verbal communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• A solid understanding of computers including Microsoft Office applications

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]

At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. As one of the world’s largest advanced plastic piping manufacturers, we combine the strength of a global group with the diversity and passion of our local teams. We bring together engaged people with the right experience, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to develop effective, innovative and sustainable solutions that make life flow. A trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years. IPEX is dedicated to collaborating with leaders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. Come join our team today!