Superviseur(e) de production

DE LA FONTAINE Inc.; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP

Health & dental insurance

Telemedicine program

Vacation and holidays

Team activities

Job summary

DE LA FONTAINE Inc. in Sherbrooke seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a unionized production team and manage daily manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, deadlines, and efficiency while coordinating workers, equipment, and priorities across a busy plant.

You will coach 20–30 employees, ensure required training, and foster a positive, high-performing work environment. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong communication, and collaboration in a structured

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Clear, collaborative communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities in a unionized sector.
• Ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency objectives.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the team’s work according to priorities.
• Optimize use of labor, equipment, and resources.
• Ensure operational continuity and rapid resolution of issues.
• Apply performance indicators to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with standards and support production process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Leadership | Job Stability | Stable Shift | Growing Manufacturing Company | Unionized Team
Are you a motivating leader? Do you enjoy optimizing work methods, achieving concrete goals, and managing a team in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a stable position where your impact will truly make a difference in performance and quality?

The Production Supervisor position may be for you!

YOUR ROLE:

More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:
Operations Management

• Supervise the daily activities of a production sector;
• Ensure production objectives are met in terms of safety, quality, deadlines, and efficiency;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the team’s work according to operational priorities;
• Optimize the use of labor, equipment, and available resources;
• Ensure operational continuity and the rapid resolution of operational issues.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
• Use performance indicators and available operational reports to identify gaps and implement necessary corrective actions;
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities aimed at increasing efficiency, productivity, and quality;
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives;
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and best practices;
• Contribute to optimizing work methods and production processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, motivate, and support a team of approximately 20 to 30 unionized employees;
• Ensure required competencies and training levels are maintained to support operations;
• Coach employees and foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing work environment;
• Clearly communicate priorities, objectives, and expectations;
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and development.

YOU ARE THE PERSON WE’RE LOOKING FOR IF YOU HAVE:

• Relevant supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Strong leadership skills and excellent team management abilities;
• A strong results-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and continuous improvement;
• The ability to analyze situations, make decisions, and solve problems;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
• Knowledge of structured manufacturing environments (an asset).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Job stability;
• A group RRSP with employer contribution after two years;
• A comprehensive group health and dental insurance plan;
• Access to a telemedicine program;
• Annual vacation plus two weeks off during the holiday season (4 personal days and 6 statutory holidays);
• Company, social, and sports activities;
• Long-service recognition program.

About DE LA FONTAINE:

DE LA FONTAINE is a third-generation family-owned company founded in Sherbrooke in 1968 that designs and manufactures steel doors and frames. Recognized every year from 2021 to 2026 as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, De La Fontaine now operates nine production facilities across North America.

Résumés of unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for a period of one year.