Supervisor - Assembly (MES) - Day Shift

S&C Electric Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and wellness benefits (medical,

Education reimbursement

LMS access and development

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is seeking a Supervisor - Assembly (Day Shift) to lead a team of machine operators and assemblers in the Metal Enclosed Switchgear line. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC) and requires hands-on leadership in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate shifts, drive continuous improvement, mentor team members, perform KPI reviews, and ensure a safe, productive workplace in onsite Canada operations.

Qualifications

• College diploma in industrial production or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of LPS with 5S, Kaizen, Gemba concepts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and supervisor responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, coaching and delegation skills.
• Experience in scheduling, resource allocation and priority planning toward deadlines.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Proficient in Oracle HCM and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of machine operators and assemblers on the Metal Enclosed Switchgear assembly to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, supply chain and other supervisors to achieve objectives.
• Provide a safe workspace, train team members, ensure safe work practices and use PPE appropriately.
• Provide day-to-day work direction to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate shift change-over meetings and perform daily administrative tasks.
• Set priorities and manage work schedules to meet delivery and quality commitments.
• Drive LPS/CI initiatives and maintain KPI visuals.
• Implement continuous improvement to address recurring issues and improve team effectiveness.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks with leadership and team members.
• Foster positive team relations and uphold DEI values.
• Participate in hiring, promotions, performance, engagement and discipline decisions.
• Approve time off and overtime according to policy.
• Identify training opportunities to meet department needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Scheduling

Gemba walks

Safety compliance

Education

College diploma in industrial production

Tools

Oracle HCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to have a positive impact on and off the job.

Supervisor - Assembly (Day Shift)

Work arrangement: Onsite (Monday Shift - Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $87990 - $116578.8. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 10% of annual base earnings.

The Supervisor Assembly - Day Shift will work closely with the department manager to oversee the daily activities necessary to achieve our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). They will supervise a team consisting of hourly team members and will typically have responsibility for multiple shifts. They provide day-to-day work direction for the team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions. The supervisor will promote a safety culture; taking all reasonable precautions to protect team members from illness or injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of machine operators, and mechanical and electrical assemblers on the Metal Enclosed Switchgear assembly to meet quality standards.
• Work closely with engineers, supply chain, and other supervisors of the area to achieve objectives
• Provide a safe workspace and assign safe work; tell team members about job hazards, train team members to do their job safely, ensure team members work safely, and use equipment and protective devices properly where required. Conduct safety talks with team members and provide HSE feedback to the department.
• Provide day-to-day work direction for the team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions.
• Coordinate shift change-over meetings and perform daily administrative tasks.
• Establish priorities and manage work schedules to meet delivery objectives and quality commitments.
• Initiate and participate in LPS/CI initiatives; create and/or maintain meaningful visuals such as KPI boards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives on current systems and processes to solve reoccurring issues and improve the effectiveness of the team.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks with team leader(s) and/or other leadership team members.
• Ensures positive team member relations by living our core values and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Initiate decisions related to hiring, promotions, performance, engagement, corrective action, dispute resolution, and terminations.
• Approves time off, overtime, and other pay-related policies for team members according to policy and practices.
• Identify training and skill development opportunities for team members to meet departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma in industrial production, operations management, engineering, or related, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of LPS including use of tools such as 5S, 4SPS, Kaizen, Gembas, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and responsibilities as a supervisor.
• Strong leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
• Experience in scheduling, resource allocation, and priority planning toward deadlines.
• An understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience using Oracle HCM and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), are a valuable asset.

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability. We foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment where achievements are celebrated and growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.

Equal Opportunity Statement

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.