Supervisor - Operations

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Supervisor – Operations for a client in Dartmouth, NS, to lead daily operations in a fast-paced industrial and logistics setting. You will oversee resources, coordinate workloads, and drive safe, productive performance while supporting frontline teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics or operations environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Business or Operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support frontline employees during daily operations.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure procedures are followed.
• Coordinate workloads and staffing to meet operational needs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Monitor productivity and address operational challenges.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain service quality while helping control operational costs.
• Build a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor – Operations

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Supervisor – Operations on behalf of our client, a well-established organization operating in a fast-paced industrial and logistics environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about driving operational excellence, promoting workplace safety, and supporting the success of frontline teams.

As a Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing daily operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring productivity goals are achieved efficiently and safely. You will work closely with employees and management to maintain smooth operations while fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with proven leadership experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting. If you enjoy leading teams, making impactful decisions, and contributing to the success of an operation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support frontline employees during daily operations.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure procedures are followed.
• Coordinate workloads and staffing to meet operational needs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Monitor productivity and address operational challenges.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain service quality while helping control operational costs.
• Build a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or operations environment.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

Compensation & Employment Type

• Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
• Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
• Potential for permanent employment based on performance and operational requirements
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement