Gentek is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vinyl / aluminum siding and windows and other exterior home improvement products.
With 3 manufacturing facilities and 22 distribution branches in Canada we are well-positioned to provide our customers with the best products and a superior service experience.
We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join the team at our vinyl siding manufacturing plant in Burlington.
Summary : Reporting to Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will follow standard work procedures and ensure safety, quality, and productivity expectations in a fast paced, unionized, manufacturing environment while overseeing 30-35 unionized production employees.
Objective is to ensure efficiency of production process in meeting quality, output, and safety targets by monitoring processes and employee performance.
Job Description
Safety :
- Ensure all employees are adhering to safe work procedures and policies
- Conduct weekly safety management audits
- Lead 5 why investigations
- Conduct monthly safety training
Quality :
- Assist Operators with identifying and solving quality issues
- Work with Quality Manager to solve quality issues
- Ensure employees are meeting test / reading requirements and respond to non-compliance
Employee Management :
- Responsible for management of employee timecards using ADP Workforce Now
- Daily hourly rotation scheduling of employees
- Coaching employees on job performance
- Actively involved in the discipline process with HR and Union
- Actively involved in investigations
Qualifications
- post-secondary education in manufacturing, operations, or related program an asset
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in unionized lean manufacturing environment
- Superior analytical skills
- Effective leadership, coaching and motivational skills
- Ability to drive and organize work
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- MUST be able and willing to work weekly rotating shifts : Days (8am - 4pm), Afternoons (4pm - 12am), and Nights (12am - 8am), with the potential of 12-hour continental shift work.
Additional information
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.