Shop Supervisor

Andritz AG; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Shop Supervisor for their Refiner Service center in Brantford. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, manage workflow, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while leading a team of skilled technicians. Applicants should possess significant supervisory experience and expertise in lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Over ten years of experience in manufacturing or service-related fields.
• Millwright or machinist background is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the Refiner Rebuild Center.
• Leading and motivating a team of technicians and staff.
• Implementing safety protocols and ensuring a safe working environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean methodologies

5S methodologies

TPM

SAP experience

Job description

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Job title: Shop Supervisor

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Brantford, ON, CA

Working location: Brantford

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. We are passionate about what we do and are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, ensuring the success of our clients in key industries shaping the future of our world.

Job Description

The Shop Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Refiner Service center, including managing all administrative requirements and supervising workshop employees. Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations for the site, equipment, and staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing daily operations of the Refiner Rebuild Center, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Overseeing refurbishment and rebuilding of refiner components, ensuring quality and adherence to technical specifications.
• Leading and motivating a team of technicians and staff, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Implementing safety protocols and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Supporting team members to maintain safety, quality, and project timelines, fostering a culture of efficiency and growth.
• Supervising shipping, inventory management, and collaboration with operations and procurement teams.
• Monitoring project progress, performance metrics, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring project targets are met, including labor efficiency, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Maintaining production schedules and participating in production meetings.
• Handling special projects as assigned.

Required skills, abilities, and experience:

• Supervisory experience in a millwright or machinist background.
• Over ten years of experience in manufacturing or service-related fields involving close-tolerance machining, metalworking, materials, and capital planning.
• Strong preference for TPM, Lean, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.