Supervisor, Production (12-month Contract)

Vistaprint; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistaprint is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Supervisor to lead front-line Team Members in Lakeshore, ON. You will plan shifts, coordinate start-ups and changeovers, and ensure production runs safely and to specification.

You will champion lean practices, support continuous improvement, and mentor staff while aligning with the plant’s goals. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/lead role overseeing 15+ employees in a large manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying lean principles and practices in production settings.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and high-volume machinery/systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line Team Members to meet immediate and short-term production goals.
• Manage shift scheduling, station assignments, training, vacations, breaks and overtime.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns and changeovers; ensure SOPs and JSAs are followed.
• Maintain quality control and adjust processes to keep products within specification.
• Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members while aligning with company goals.
• Ensure health and safety standards and training are up to date for all staff.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety standards

Communication

Team management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary education

Job description

About the Role

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.

Job Segment

Industrial, Equity, Manager, QC, Manufacturing, Finance, Management, Quality

Location: Lakeshore, ON, CA, N8N 5G8

Company: Vista