Supervisor, Production

Vistaprint; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistaprint in Canada is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee front-line Team Members and drive immediate and short-term goals set by Production Managers.

You will manage shift scheduling, start-ups/shutdowns, quality control, safety, and continuous improvement, while leading teams and aligning with the company's mission and safety standards. Strong communication and lean principles are essential in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising 15+ employees in a large manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Health & Safety Standards and Employment Law.
• Ability to work shift work and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shifts, assign workstations, and manage vacations and overtime as needed.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Follow SOPs and JSAs to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisors and Plant Managers to align goals.
• Maintain quality control and adjust processes to meet specifications.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and implement changes.
• Provide leadership and direction to Team Members and empower them.

Skills

Lean principles

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety standards

Shift scheduling

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Job description

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As a key member of our Production team, you will be responsible for supervising our front-line Team Members with the objective of achieving immediate and short-term goals as outlined by the Production Managers.

What You Will Do:

• Responsibility for shift scheduling including work station assignments/shift rotations, training, vacations, breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent Team Members
• Coordinating production startups, shutdowns and changeovers
• Operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Communicating with other Shift Supervisors and Plant Managers
• Responsibility for quality control, adjust as necessary during shift to produce product within specification
• Participating on Continuous Improvement Teams and implementing changes
• Providing leadership, direction and seek to empower Team Members
• Supporting Vistaprint’s mission, vision, strategic plan, goals and management decisions
• Ensuring all Team Members follow Company Health & Safety standards as well as requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it applies to the manufacturing sector
• Ensuring all Team Members are trained sufficiently in operating machines and/or tasks and know where the first aid room, kits and other safety equipment are located

What You Need:

• Secondary education or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years as a Supervisory and or Team Leader overseeing teams of 15 (+) employees/Team Members in a large manufacturing environment is required
• Proven experience related to lean principles and practices
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and high volume production machinery and systems
• Able to work shift work
• Experience and proven knowledge with Health and Safety Standards and Employment Law
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and all positions within the organization
• Driven and energetic with a strong technical background and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Desire to function in a team based environment with aspirations for personal growth
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and dedication to Team Member morale, customer service, safety, quality and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills

About Us

Vista is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint, all under the parent brand Vista, represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses’ presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. Vista is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Vista exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the Vista team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vistaprint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires

Important

• Vista is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Vista uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for interview. At no time does Vista use artificial intelligence to conduct interviews or interact with candidates.
• This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Compensation:

Vista is committed to transparent and competitive compensation. In alignment with our compensation philosophy, the target hiring range is based on total cash compensation. The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as education, training, and experience. Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, wealth and wellness programs, as well as long-term equity incentives, subject to eligibility.

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