Supervisor, Shift

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,883 - 201,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunities for advancement

Education assistance for skill development

Job summary

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. is looking for a Shift Supervisor to ensure reliable operations and safety standards while leading a high-performance team. In this role, you will oversee the production shift, conduct safety inspections, and create a positive work culture.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and technical knowledge of paper machinery. Comprehensive health coverage and opportunities for advancement are offered. Join our team in Toronto, Ontario!

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production shift ensuring reliable operations.
• Lead and motivate shift teams, ensuring optimal performance.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address safety concerns.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge of a paper machine

Job description

"Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box"

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

The Shift Supervisor will oversee a production shift with primary responsibility for reliable operations, adhering to safety requirements, maintaining quality standards, maximizing productivity and managing a high-performance team. Accomplish this through the implementation and adherence to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) standards.

What You’ll Do

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Create a culture where the safety of our people and our environment stewardship are priorities over production
• Actively engage and hold the team accountable to the SafeStart program
• Actively participate and co‑lead the crew safety meetings
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address safety concerns promptly
• Evolve and mature the safety culture by actively participating in the safety conversation process
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are in place and being adhered

TPM Leadership

• Create a culture where we embrace and implement TPM methodologies enabling our capability to achieve a world class OEE target of 85% by the end of 2025
• Enforce quality standards throughout the production process, identifying and resolving any quality issues promptly
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency and quality for the shift
• Monitor and manage daily production activities
• Identify and address production issues as they arise on shift
• Support plant wide initiatives to drive OEE and waste improvement including Break Down Analysis (BDA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Clean Inspect and Lubricate (CIL), Focused Improvement (FI), One Point Lessons (OPL) and Standard Operating Practice (SOP) activities
• Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot machine problems, and implement solutions
• Support training activities to ensure effective implementation of OPLs across all production crews
• Daily Clean and Inspect (CI) and Short Shut CI activities are complete and properly documented
• Attend daily operations review (DOR) meetings, coordinate any relevant activities with other departments (stock preparation, paper machine, boiler, yard, ETP) and provide regular updates to the team
• Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan

Team Leadership

• Create a culture where our people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging
• Lead and motivate the shift teams, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance
• Perform audits on the CI (Clean and Inspect) process
• Monitor compliance to mill rules and attendance guidelines – coach and when necessary, progressive discipline those who are non‑compliant
• Monitor team performance and reward accomplishments through celebrations and recognition (both individual and group)
• Conduct routine individual performance reviews
• Manage employee schedules and ensure adequate coverage for the shift
• Train new team members on technical processes and procedures
• Proactively identify potential risks and elevate concerns to appropriate management

Communication and Reporting

• Transparent communication and reporting to keep everyone informed, aligned, and empowered to make better decisions
• Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors, managers and cross functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth handoff
• Generate detailed shift reports highlighting key metrics, challenges encountered, and corrective action taken
• Proactively identify potential risks and elevate concerns to appropriate management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings
• Strong leadership skills
• Technical knowledge of a paper machin
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

Leadership Attributes

• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings
• Is optimistic and self‑aware
• Creates a team environment where participation, mutual respect and collaboration between departments and functions are common
• Is self‑motivated, flexible, proactive and committed
• Can balance multiple priorities in complex situations
• Can function in a diverse and dynamic environment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork‑focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point‑based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Education assistance for continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

Legal Information

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $143,700 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.