Shift Supervisor

Kolmar Group.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolmar Group. is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead multiple lines in a fast-paced facility.

You will guide production personnel to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, while coordinating daily activities across departments and providing leadership to Supervisors and Set-up Mechanics. We value strong communication, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset to optimize workflow and safety.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a related field.
• Leadership courses preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years previous Supervisory/Leadership experience in manufacturing (CPG/GMP).
• Working knowledge of production machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Exceptional troubleshooting/decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills—written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct work and support all production personnel to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.
• Directs and coordinates daily activities across lines and departments; supports Supervisors and Set-up Mechanics.
• Oversee labour scheduling and job allocation; manage Temporary Associates with Labour & Production Scheduler input.
• Monitor workflow and safety, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Communicate job expectations and ensure paperwork on the line is accurate.
• Maintain shift start-up procedures and shift hand-offs with clear communication.
• Provide mentorship to Supervisors and Set-up Mechanics; coordinate with Compounding, Quality & Maintenance.
• Participate in performance management and progressive discipline when required.
• Maintain open communication with Director of Operations on safety, quality, and scheduling issues.

Skills

Leadership

Machinery experience

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder relations

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Leadership courses preferred

Job description

Afternoon Shift (4:00pm to 2:30am) – Monday to Thursday

General Description:

Manage, direct work and support all production personnel to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Directs and co-ordinates daily activities and personnel involved in performing operations on all lines across designated departments; uses judgment in decisions that influence operations. Directs and supports Production Supervisors and Set-up Mechanics

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality, safety, security and productivity of employee and facility including emergency response and emergency/security services contact.
• Starts 30 minutes prior to shift start to ensure the line is ready for start-up.
• Actively participate in shift start-up/hand-off meeting; maintain positive and open communication between shifts at all times
• Manage activities, provide direction, leadership and mentoring to Production Supervisors and Set-up mechanics
• Collaborate with and provide support to Compounding, Quality & Maintenance
• Oversee labour scheduling and job allocation according to policy.
• Manage Temporary Associates; maintain open communication with Labour & Production Scheduler on requirements and performance
• Communicate job expectations to enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee job rotation every quarter
• Monitor workflow for safety and procedure compliance; responds to safety concerns.
• Communicate job expectations to enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the codes are on the approval paperwork/documentation on the line is accurate
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process and identifying bottlenecks
• Assists and ensures a clean and orderly work environment in all areas
• Report and track daily production, recommend process improvements
• Complete and communicate shift summary including efficiency, activity, issues, and successes.
• Resolve employee issues by investigating and determining solutions
• Participate in performance management including progressive discipline when required.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies regarding equipment, and supplies
• Maintain open communication with Director of Operations regarding Safety, Quality, employee performance, scheduling issues, equipment issues.

Qualifications:

Education

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• Completion of leadership courses preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years previous Supervisory/Leadership experience in manufacturing preferrable CPG/GMP environment
• Working knowledge and experience with production machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and experience
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Exceptional trouble-shooting/decision-making ability
• Demonstrated Process Improvement
• Excellent Communication Skills – written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to create maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders