Shift Supervisor

Trivium Packaging; Blacks Harbour; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking a Production Supervisor in New Brunswick to lead cans and ends manufacturing. You will supervise production, plan resource use and ensure timely delivery while upholding quality standards.

The role requires 3–6 years of supervision experience, SPC/lean knowledge, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. On-call availability and collaboration with maintenance, HR, and engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year college diploma with a mechanical or electrical focus or a university degree.
• Minimum 3–6 years of team leader or supervisory experience.
• Familiar with SPC, lean manufacturing, and 5S concepts.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ADP would be considered an asset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct production personnel including scheduling, policy and procedure administration and documentation in all areas of responsibility.
• Adherence to quality standards and procedures, supporting and promoting quality expectations within the department – SPC.
• Provide work flow management, planning, mechanical expertise and analysis and training necessary to operate the department in a clean, safe and productive manner.
• Manage troubleshooting activity including systematic resolution of problems, coordination of team and resources, as well as communication of progress to appropriate management, always ensuring that the customer’s needs are met.
• Review daily production log. Ensure production schedule is being followed and met.
• Communicate and motivate to maintain and improve personnel performance through listening skills, meeting skills, appraisals, progressive discipline, goal setting and quality practices.
• Availability to be on call 24 hours a day to provide services as needed.
• Execute safety policies and practices, minimizing risk to personnel. Take appropriate actions and provide first aid as needed. Investigate and resolve safety related incidents.
• Provide training, both individual and group, towards maximum productivity and skill levels.
• Review and approve employee time cards and schedules, including overtime management in ADP.
• Work closely with human resources department in addressing and resolving personnel issues.
• Requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Work with maintenance and engineering departments to develop cost-effective product, tooling and other equipment improvements as needed.
• Develop job descriptions, JSA’s, maintenance and procedure manuals and provide classroom and on the job training as needed.
• Participate in capital and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

SPC/Lean/5S knowledge

Education

2-year college diploma (mechanical/electrical) or university degree

Tools

ADP experience

Job description

Salary Range: $70,800 - $96,360 CAD per year

Job Summary:

This position provides department supervisor control over all production related activities. It provides direct supervision over manufacturing of cans and ends, ensuring timely production, quality and delivery. This position ensures planning and utilization of the equipment, facilities and personnel to meet budgeted goals.

Job Duties:

Direct production personnel including scheduling, policy and procedure administration and documentation in all areas of responsibility.

Adherence to quality standards and procedures, supporting and promoting quality expectations within the department – SPC.

Provide work flow management, planning, mechanical expertise and analysis and training necessary to operate the department in a clean, safe and productive manner.

Manage troubleshooting activity including systematic resolution of problems, coordination of team and resources, as well as communication of progress to appropriate management, always ensuring that the customer’s needs are met.

Review daily production log. Ensure production schedule is being followed and met.

Communicate and motivate to maintain and improve personnel performance through listening skills, meeting skills, appraisals, progressive discipline, goal setting and quality practices.

Availability to be on call 24 hours a day to provide services as needed.

Execute safety policies and practices, minimizing risk to personnel. Take appropriate actions and provide first aid as needed. Investigate and resolve safety related incidents.

Provide training, both individual and group, towards maximum productivity and skill levels.

Review and approve employee time cards and schedules, including overtime management in ADP.

Work closely with human resources department in addressing and resolving personnel issues.

Requisition parts and supplies as needed.

Work with maintenance and engineering departments to develop cost-effective product, tooling and other equipment improvements as needed.

Develop job descriptions, JSA’s, maintenance and procedure manuals and provide classroom and on the job training as needed.

Participate in capital and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

2-year college diploma with a mechanical or electrical focus or a university degree.

Minimum 3 – 6 years team leader or supervisory experience.

Familiar with SPC, lean manufacturing, and 5S concepts.

Proven problem-solving skills.

Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office.

Experience with ADP would be considered an asset.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong mechanical knowledge.

This position will primarily work in the production environment where moving machinery produces noise. Using computer, printer, fax, scanner are all essential to use in order to perform the job successfully.

Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.