Technical Plating Supervisor

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years, AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.JOB SUMMARY: The Technical Plating Supervisor is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS' cultural priorities.The duties and responsibilities listed below are not meant to be all-encompassing. As business needs change, this list may be adapted. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in meetings, on teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.BASIC FUNCTION Supervise a laboratory function related to chrome plating in a manufacturing facility. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESSupervise a staff employed in the department's function relative to the company's chrome plating manufacturing process, in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements for a safe working environment.Plan, assign, and direct shift staff and activities for safe work practices to meet production demands. Manage performance issues, identify training needs, and arrange for upgrading; Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, plant rules, and legislative obligations. Carry out timely disciplinary processes and resolve complaints and problems. Administer the collective agreement and company policies as they apply to activities on shift. Develop good working relationships with union and safety representatives, respond to their concerns, and resolve disputes including grievances.Ensure accurate and timely records and documentation are maintained.Attend meetings as required. Supervise laboratory activities.Review and analyze production plans, logs, testing results, quality assurance data, resource and equipment status, and manpower requirements for the effective management of a chrome plating process.Schedule and assign shift activities to achieve optimum process demands. Monitor conformance to formulas, standards, specifications, limitations and quality control, make adjustments, as necessary.Coordinate shift activities for the analysis and testing of substances to support investigations, to detect toxins, or to verify the composition of manufactured products and natural resources such as air, soil, water. Perform calculations to maintain chemical process controls. Interpret laboratory results and communicate information to the appropriate staff.Identify the root cause of problems and implement, or work with others to implement corrective action.Maintain awareness of manufacturing objectives, changes, programs, and experience. Make recommendations to improve process methods, equipment performance, quality control, and working conditions. Take immediate action in emergency situations, protecting people and plant, and minimizing financial consequences.Contribute to decision-making processes and keep management informed.Maintain up-to-date and accurate manual and computerized records.Take responsibility as a competent person UNDER Section 27 of the OHSA for the safety and well-being of employees on shift.Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. Ensure that employees receive appropriate training, and they wear appropriate PPE using additional safety equipment when required and follow safe work procedures and practices. Carry out workplace inspections such as layered audits, JHSC safety inspections, etc. Report unsafe conditions or equipment, correcting substandard acts or conditions.Respond to incidents, arrange for first aid, and take precautions to avoid further injury or impact. Follow procedures for accident investigation and reporting. Cooperate with internal and external contacts.Conduct information sessions such as safety talks, tail gate meetings, and participate in other forms of staff meetings.Work with first aiders and other staff to ensure proper treatment and accommodation for employees with medical issues or disabilities.Oversee the general safety of the people and plant. Observe and monitor employee safety and provide H&S feedback to employees and supervisors.Perform any other duties that may be specifically or generally assigned.SKILLSecondary school education in Chemical Engineering or an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience working with waste systems. i.e. filtration, fluid systems3 – 5 years of laboratory experience.Supervisory experience in a union environment.Good judgement, problem solving, mathematical skills, decision-making.Good communication and interpersonal skills.EFFORTOccasional periods of mental and visual concentration during computer and analysis work.Frequent listening and mental attentiveness in dealing with process demands and supervising people.Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.Requires frequent walking and climbing stairs throughout the plant.RESPONSIBILITYSupervises a staff of direct reports in a union environment.Coordination of workflow, resources, training, safety, and quality of work during the shift.Responsible for manpower and resources on shift in a large plating process facility with rotating shifts and complex systems.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is carried out in a typical industrial environment with frequent visits throughout the shop floor.Requires wearing personal protective equipment (eg, safety footwear, hearing protection, safety glasses).Requires changing shifts and working additional hours when the need arises. Short notice and time pressures. This is a new full-time permanent position.The salary is $70,000 - $80,000 annually.