Shift Lead / Supervisor

Efs-plastics Inc.; Centralia; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

EXI-Plast Custom Moulding Inc. in Centralia, Ontario, is hiring a Shift Lead for a full-time night shift. You will supervise the production team, coordinate tasks, and ensure safe, efficient operations through shift handovers and proactive problem solving.

The role requires a minimum 3–5 years in manufacturing with leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manufacturing or industrial environments with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication; can issue clear instructions across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety as a top priority.
• Coordinate daily tasks for the operations team and assign priorities.
• Oversee workflow and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas.
• Mentor new team members on procedures and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY: EXI-Plast Custom Moulding Inc.

LOCATION: Centralia, Ontario

POSITION: Shift Lead - ExistingVacancy

STATUS: Full-Time

SHIFT: Weekday Night Shift (Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am)

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $26.03 - $30.11

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Exi-Plast is a full-service provider of custom plastic molding services located in Centralia, Ontario. We specialize in blow molded solutions for designers, manufacturers, and distributors worldwide.

Our versatile blow molding facility is backed by more than 25 years of experience in development, production, and finishing of custom plastic products. We provide complete project management for any blow molding needs.

Using state of the art robotic trim and finishing technology, Exi-Plast delivers products that exceed our customer's expectations. In addition to our custom molded work, Exi-Plast develops and manufactures a variety of proprietary branded products that are sold by distributors and retailers throughout North America.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are currently recruiting for the role of Shift Lead / Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion a culture of health and safety, ensuring that safe work practices are always the top priority.
• Coordinate and assign daily tasks to the operations team, including material forklift operators, machine operators, and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee workflow to ensure tasks are effectively prioritized and completed on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment across all areas of the plant.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team atmosphere by motivating and supporting employees.
• Gain a working knowledge and utilize the lessons of machinery and equipment to provide basic troubleshooting and support.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts by preparing detailed shift handovers and status updates.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, helping to resolve issues and minimize disruptions.
• Monitor and track inventory levels of incoming materials and finished products to support continuous production.
• Track productivity of each work cell, monitoring target vs actual hourly, including cycle times is meeting standard, and quality is being achieved, assisting the team to achieve these targets.
• Train and mentor new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Assist the Production Manager in daily production oversight and meeting operational goals.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of team members to meet production schedules and to hold them accountable for their performance.
• Leads the implementation and adherence of quality control checks
• Ability to develop employees and implement continuous improvement methodologies with the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in manufacturing, operations, or related field is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to give clear instructions and maintain effective communication across shifts and departments.
• Demonstrated ability to stay calm under pressure and respond quickly to unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Strong time management, task prioritization, and attention to detail to ensure efficient shift operations.
• Strong problem solving, planning and decision-making skills.

EXI-Plast Custom Moulding Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all that express interest in joining our team, however only those candidates selected will be contacted regarding additional assessment stages. Accommodations are available for any part of the recruitment process upon request.