Production Supervisor

About Medicom

Do you think you have what it takes to work in an organization where creativity, ambition and initiative are valued, and where integrity drives everything we do?

Medicom has been in business for over 35 years and has retained its entrepreneurial spirit. By working with us, you will have the opportunity to get involved, make a real impact and contribute to the continued growth of the company. We live our values every day by focusing on customer satisfaction while promoting teamwork, accountability and empathy.

Our team loves challenges and a fast-paced environment. You will have the flexibility to manage work and a personal life, as well as your own personal well-being. We offer an attractive compensation package with benefits.

The Opportunity

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all aspects of the nitrile dipping production line, ensuring product quality with optimal throughput, and strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations as well as the overall output of the shift. This role ensures that production targets are met while maintaining product quality and minimizing downtime. Drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and cost control.

This posting is for a newly created position to support our continued growth.

What You Will Do

Production & Process Control

• Supervise daily operations of the nitrile dipping line—including coagulant mix preparation, pre-wash, dipping, leaching, drying, and curing stages.
• Monitor critical process parameters (CTP’s~ bath temperature, dwell times, polymer viscosity, line speed) and adjust controls to maintain consistent film thickness and tensile properties.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for NBR compound handling, bath replenishment, and line changeovers.
• Monitor the dipping process parameters and make necessary adjustments to maintain product standards.
• Coordinate raw material usage (nitrile latex, accelerators, coagulants, leaching chemicals) to optimize consumption and reduce waste.

Quality Assurance

• Enforce in-line quality checks (e.g., gauge tests, leak tests, tensile/elongation sampling) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specs (e.g., ASTM D6319, EN 455).
• Partner with QC lab to root-cause defects (pinholes, surface irregularities) and implement corrective actions or recipe optimizations.
• Maintain records of production parameters and quality data for traceability and audits.

Team Leadership & Training

• Plan shift rosters and assign operators for each dipping stage.
• Train new hires and upskill existing staff on nitrile chemistry fundamentals, process safety (chemical exposures, heat), and contamination control.
• Coach and mentor team members, conduct performance reviews, and drive a culture of accountability.
  

Equipment & Maintenance Collaboration

• Oversee daily pre-start inspections of dipping tanks, ovens, conveyors, and scrubbers.
• Ensure all dipping line equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule preventive servicing of robo arm, beading mechanism (pumps, dryers, and PLC systems, minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Evaluate capital requests for upgrades (e.g., improved bath filtration, energy-efficient ovens).

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Enforce adherence to company safety policies, including safe handling of chemicals and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards on the production floor.
• Report any incidents or near misses and participate in investigations.
• Conduct toolbox talks on PPE use, spill response, and hot-surface precautions.
• Ensure proper wastewater treatment steps for spent baths and leach water per local discharge permits.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare daily production reports (output, rejects, downtime, chemical usage).
• Analyze production trends and recommend process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Lead kaizen events to reduce scrappage, optimize line changeover times, and lower utility consumption (steam, compressed air).
• Develop cost-saving initiatives (e.g., bath life extension, reclaim systems).

What You Bring

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
  
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience in nitrile or polymer dipping operations (latex glove experience a plus).
• Deep understanding of nitrile rubber compounding, coagulation chemistry, and curing dynamics.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on problem-solving (5-Why, Fishbone).
• Proficient with PLC controls, SCADA interfaces, and MS Office (Excel for data analysis).
• Able to work on rotating 12 hr continental shift.

What We Offer

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,560 – $94,080 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Depending on the role, the position may be eligible to participate in a bonus or incentive program.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services.
• Company-matched retirement plan.
• Opportunities for training, coaching, and professional development.
• A dynamic and friendly work environment, with an active social committee organizing events such as sports activities, BBQs, and family gatherings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medicom is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), disability or marital or family status. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage Indigenous persons, persons of color, LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of any other marginalized group.

Medicom is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know when you are invited to participate in the selection process.

Medicom may use artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling. These tools are used to assist our recruiters and do not make final hiring decisions.

If you are energetic, committed to making a difference and love challenges, we would love to hear from you. Visit our website at medicom.com/en_ca/careers and apply today!