Production Supervisor

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Location: 85 Morrow Road, Barrie, Ontario
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

• →Lead by example while promoting and enforcing company policies, procedures, standards, and the Code of Conduct.
• →Coordinate workflow across all production workstations, including labour allocation, subcontracted work, and production scheduling to ensure work orders are completed efficiently and on time.
• →Collaborate with the Manufacturing Manager to generate and communicate daily production schedules and priorities to the broader team.
• →Review daily production reports and monitor work orders, ensuring corrections and updates are completed accurately and promptly.
• →Review and verify all work orders to ensure labour and material transactions are accurately recorded prior to order closure.
• →Maintain and update internal documentation including employee training records, health and safety records, and equipment records.
• →Identify and communicate equipment issues to the Maintenance Leader and Manufacturing Manager to minimize production disruptions.
• →Provide direction, coaching, and support to production employees, including performance feedback, vacation scheduling, attendance management, and disciplinary action when required.
• →Support annual employee performance reviews and merit programs in partnership with the Manufacturing Manager.
• →Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), provide performance feedback, and participate in corrective action planning and implementation.
• →Support production coverage requirements and collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• →Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• →Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

• Completion of a College diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within a made-to-order, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising production staff and managing workflow in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and interpreting complex production and operational data.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Frequent walking and standing for extended periods while coordinating production activities.
• Infrequent sitting at a desk for administrative tasks and reporting.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, dust, and noise levels.
• Frequent mental concentration required when reviewing production data, ERP information, work orders, and employee-related matters.
• Ability to effectively manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout the workday.
• Overtime may be required based on operational and business needs.