Production Supervisor

Overview

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of success in the roofing materials industry. Values include quality, integrity, and trustworthiness, and the company hires people who share these values.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will focus on producing a high quality product by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel to maintain quality standards and increase production levels
• Plan and manage scheduling for the production team
• Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline and performance management as necessary
• Improve existing processes through lean tools and techniques and maintain all department documentation
• Identify training and development needs and provide coaching to achieve results
• Conduct training, cross training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality
• Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations; conduct safety inspections as required
• Conduct weekly crew meetings to communicate safety, quality and production changes and goals
• Evaluate team members’ performance and progress toward skill improvements
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures
• Identify and resolve production issues, and assist in resolving quality production problems
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role; experience in a high-speed, continuous process environment is an asset
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage a diverse team
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills
• Proven track record of operational improvements through employee engagement and team building
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

Hours and Expectations

• 12-hour shifts on a modified Dupont schedule
• Open availability, ability to work shifts, weekends and overtime
• Subject to 24-hour on-call duties

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health and HCSA), Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.