Superviseur(e) de Production/ Production Supervisor

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Varennes; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to lead a production workshop in Varennes. This role involves planning, organizing, and controlling production activities while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You will be responsible for coaching and motivating your team, managing resources efficiently, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on leadership and team development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to the success of innovative production processes.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience supervising personnel in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean 6-Sigma is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate employees to maximize performance.
• Ensure compliance with production plans and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team spirit

Organizational skills

Fluency in French

Working knowledge of English

Education

College or university degree in operations management

Relevant training and experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Time and attendance systems

Job description

General Information:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supervisor plans, organizes, coordinates and controls activities relating to his/her production workshop. He/she is accountable for compliance with standards, production deadlines and the productivity of his/her team in terms of quality and delivery of manufactured products. As leader of his group, he is responsible for health and safety, support, training and the development of each person's potential. He must also make sound use of the financial and material resources at his disposal.

In addition, as a team member, he/she acts as an advisor to his/her immediate superior and as a representative of the company.

2 positions: 1 Evening shift– 16h00-00h30 / 1 night shift 00h30 – 07h30

Responsibilities:

1. Act as a coach and supervise employees in order to motivate them at work.
2. Determine and maximize employee performance by identifying development needs and ensuring follow-up.
3. Monitor workshop activities and follow up regularly with the group leader to ensure alignment with the production plan and established deadlines.
4. Participate actively in the daily production review. Report on the progress of various objectives, communicate problems encountered and actions taken.
5. Manage work attendance and monitor employee presence.
6. Apply collective agreement articles fairly and consistently.
7. Actively participate in all disciplinary processes.
8. Ensure efficient use of human and material resources.
9. Ensure that all information relevant to the employee's work is communicated to them, and that it is properly justified.
10. Maintain and/or improve budgeted productivity levels.
11. Ensure knowledge and consistent application of procedures.
12. Support continuous process improvement on the shop floor.
13. Rigorously apply the sections of the quality assurance manual related to his/her work.
14. Satisfy the needs of internal and external customers by meeting their expectations.
15. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
16. Ensure compliance with environmental, governmental and corporate health and safety standards.
17. Responsible and accountable for shop budget.

Qualifications:

1. College or university degree in operations management or any other combination of relevant training and experience.
2. 5 to 8 years' experience supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment.
3. Knowledge of value-added production (Lean Manufacturing) and/or Lean 6-Sigma certification is a strong asset.
4. Experience in a unionized environment.
5. Opportunity to exercise strong leadership, to stand out for concrete achievements, in a context of change.
6. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills.
7. Team spirit and organizational skills.
8. Action and results-oriented.
9. Collaborative and flexible to cover shift changes.
10. Comfortable with IT systems (SAP, MS Office, time and attendance systems, etc.).
11. Fluency in French (oral and written) and a working knowledge of English.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.