Sewer and Water Heavy Equipment Operator

rockport commercial; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 65k–80k CAD

Mon-Fri day shift 6:45 AM

Health, dental, vision benefits

3 weeks vacation

RRSP & DPSP with employer match

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Plant Supervisor in East Winnipeg to lead a production team, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and partner with the Plant Manager on improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, knowledge of Lean methods, and strong coaching and communication skills. Start time 6:45 AM, Monday to Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in industrial production.
• Strong coaching and relationship-building capabilities to lead 15-20 staff.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to quickly overcome daily production challenges.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for plant and office tasks.
• Proficient with MS Office applications for KPI tracking and reporting.
• Strong communication skills for leading start-up meetings and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, and Maintenance for all employees.
• Supervise daily production activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor shift performance against safety, quality, and production standards.
• Input production data into the system to measure KPIs on efficiencies, downtime, and inventory.
• Lead daily start-up meetings to set expectations and share operational updates.
• Collaborate with team members to improve efficiencies, minimize overtime, reduce downtime, and cut repair costs by implementing cost-effective systems.
• Promote shop floor organization and plant housekeeping using Lean techniques (5S, Kaizen, 7 wastes, TPM).
• Train new employees across the production floor to ensure readiness.
• Manage PPE and MRO inventory to keep the plant stocked and safe.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching & team development

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Organizational & time-management

Excel / MS Office

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for continuous improvement and team development? We are currently seeking a highly motivated Plant Supervisor for a client located in East Winnipeg. As a Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing front-line leadership in the day-to-day operations of a designated production team. You will serve as the backbone of the manufacturing process, offering guidance and coaching to team members to foster success, maintain peak operational efficiency, and drive production metrics forward.

This Plant Supervisor role is designed for a self-directed professional who can confidently manage inventory, oversee site safety surveillance, and participate in capital improvement projects alongside the Plant Manager.

Advantages

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000, based on experience
• Consistent Monday to Friday day shift schedule (starting at 6:45 AM) offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a robust health, dental, and vision plan.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to support your personal downtime and well-being.
• Favorable RRSP & DPSP programs featuring employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, and Maintenance for all employees.
• Supervise daily production activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor shift performance rigorously against established safety, quality, and production standards.
• Input production data accurately into the system to measure and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding efficiencies, downtime, and inventory.
• Lead daily employee start-up meetings to set expectations and communicate vital operational updates.
• Collaborate with team members to control efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, reduce downtime, and lower repair expenses by implementing cost-effective systems.
• Promote shop floor organization and plant housekeeping through active employee participation and Lean techniques (5S, Kaizen, 7 wastes, TPM).
• Train new employees across all areas of the production floor to ensure operational readiness.
• Manage the inventory of PPE and MRO items to ensure the plant remains fully stocked and safe.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience within an industrial production or manufacturing environment (an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset).
• Exceptional coaching and relationship-building capabilities to effectively lead and motivate a team of 15-20 staff.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving expertise to quickly overcome daily production challenges and bottlenecks.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to balance plant floor supervision (80%) and office administration (20%).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook for KPI tracking and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for leading start-up meetings and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Thank you.

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As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

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