Superviseur(e) de Production (quart de nuit) / Production Supervisor (night shift)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance (medical, dental, life

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Bonus program

Telemedicine service

Fitness and wellness program

Dynamic social club

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor in Varennes, QC to lead a night shift lineup and drive safe, efficient production. You will guide a team, ensure production plans are met, and foster continuous improvement in a unionized setting.

The role requires a college degree in operations management, 5–8 years of supervision, and strong leadership and communication skills, with English and French proficiency. Work authorization in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in operations management or related field.
• 5–8 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and/or Lean 6-Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• English and French language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve their best performance.
• Identify development needs and ensure continuous improvement.
• Monitor and align workshop activities with production plans.
• Participate in daily production reviews and report progress.
• Manage attendance and ensure fair application of collective agreements.
• Participate in disciplinary processes and maintain high standards.
• Optimize the use of human and material resources.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team motivation

Decision making

Education

College/University degree in operations management

Tools

Lean 6-Sigma

Job description

Location: Varennes, Quebec, Canada

Job ID: R0146507

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Description en français

L’opprtunité : Joignez‑vous à notre équipe dynamique en tant que superviseur de production, où vous jouerez un rôle essentiel pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de notre atelier de production. Vous serez à l’avant-garde du maintien de normes élevées, du respect des délais de production et de la productivité de votre équipe. C’est l’occasion de diriger avec impact, de favoriser un environnement sécuritaire et positif tout en optimisant les ressources.

Horaire de travail: 00h30 -7h30 du lundi au vendredi

Votre impact :

• Diriger et motiver votre équipe pour qu’elle atteigne son meilleur rendement.
• Identifier les besoins de développement et assurer une amélioration continue.
• Surveiller et harmoniser les activités de l’atelier avec les plans de production.
• Participer activement aux examens quotidiens de la production et rendre compte des progrès.
• Gérer les présences et assurer une application équitable des conventions collectives.
• Participer aux processus disciplinaires et maintenir des normes élevées.
• Optimiser l’utilisation des ressources humaines et matérielles.
• Assurer un environnement de travail propre, sécuritaire et conforme.
• Veiller au respect des règlements, procédures et lignes directrices externes et internes applicables.

Votre expériences :

• Diplôme collégial ou universitaire en gestion des opérations ou dans un domaine connexe.
• De 5 à 8 ans d’expérience en supervision dans un environnement manufacturier.
• Connaissance de la fabrication allégée ou certification Lean 6-Sigma, un atout.
• Expérience dans un milieu syndiqué.
• Solides compétences en leadership, en résolution de problèmes et en communication.
• Communication fréquente avec les partenaires internes et externes, les clients et les intervenants situés à l’extérieur du Québec.
• Connaissance de l’anglais, en plus du français, requise pour répondre aux exigences opérationnelles du poste et assurer une collaboration et un service à la clientèle efficaces.
• Le candidat doit déjà avoir une autorisation de travail qui lui permettrait de travailler pour Hitachi Energy au Canada.

Description in English

The Opportunity: Join our dynamic team as a Production Supervisor, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production workshop. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining high standards, meeting production deadlines, and driving your team's productivity.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday from 12:30am to 7:30am

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve their best performance.
• Identify development needs and ensure continuous improvement.
• Monitor and align workshop activities with production plans.
• Actively participate in daily production reviews and report progress.
• Manage attendance and ensure fair application of collective agreements.
• Participate in disciplinary processes and maintain high standards.
• Optimize the use of human and material resources.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background:

• College or university degree in operations management or related field.
• 5-8 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean 6-Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec.
• Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

More About Us:

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and commitment to excellence. Together, we can make a difference.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Dynamic social club.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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