Hands-On Manufacturing Supervisor: Lean & Safety Leader

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc.; Evart (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production, ensure safe and efficient operations, and post daily work assignments based on schedules and worker strengths.

The role emphasizes hands-on support for processes, driving safety, quality, delivery, and morale while developing the capabilities of direct reports. The supervisor will align with maintenance, engineering, finance, planning and quality teams to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ related work experience.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.
• Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
• Ability to seek a team approach.
• Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
• Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
• Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Responsibilities

• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement.
• Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
• Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
• Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personal for optimization of manufacturing output.
• Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
• Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
• Measures performance and quality.
• Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
• Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
• Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Creative thinking

Coaching & motivation

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork & leadership

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production, ensure safe and efficient operations, and post daily work assignments based on schedules and worker strengths.

The role emphasizes hands-on support for processes, driving safety, quality, delivery, and morale while developing the capabilities of direct reports. The supervisor will align with maintenance, engineering, finance, planning and quality teams to meet schedules.