At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead weekend production operations and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
- Why this job: Make a direct impact on production performance while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership and operational skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Our client is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead weekend shift production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing shop floor operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, developing frontline teams, and delivering measurable KPI results in a production environment.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
What You'll Do
- Lead daily shop floor operations to ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives are achieved.
- Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Monitor and drive performance against key metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Turnaround Time (TAT), and Cost.
- Champion and enforce compliance with Quality standards, Training requirements, 6S practices, and ES&H policies.
- Lead and support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Investigate and resolve operational issues, non-conformances, and audit findings within required timelines.
- Coach, mentor, and develop frontline employees while managing performance and accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and achieve operational goals.
- Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet changing business demands.
- Contribute to short-term and long-term operational planning initiatives.
- Foster positive working relationships within a unionized manufacturing environment where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or a related operational environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience supervising hourly employees or production teams.
- Proven experience driving operational performance and achieving KPI targets.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, 5S/6S, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience managing production output, workforce performance, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and employee development skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
Ideal Candidate
- Has successfully led teams within a manufacturing, production, industrial, aerospace, automotive, logistics, or technical environment.
- Thrives in a hands-on leadership role supporting frontline operations.
- Uses data and KPIs to make decisions and improve performance.
- Has a track record of improving productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Leads by example and builds a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Effectively balances employee engagement with business performance objectives.
- Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Brings strong judgment, attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to join a growing organization, make a direct impact on operational performance, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement while leading a critical weekend production shift.
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