Shift Timing- Afternoon - 5 pm to 1:30 am

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading and developing a diverse team of production employees.

The ideal candidate is a robust people leader with manufacturing supervisory experience, a passion for Lean Manufacturing, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide results‑oriented leadership and drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Ensure a safe working environment and enforce all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and operational targets.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Communicate daily updates regarding safety, quality, production, staffing, and operational issues to management.
- Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and established production standards.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve individual and team objectives.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to direct reports.
- Support employee training and development plans to address skill gaps.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
- Lead employee relations activities,



including performance management and disciplinary processes when required.
- Promote and maintain 5S standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist with Job Task Analysis (JTA), hazard identification, and risk reduction initiatives.
- Investigate and respond to non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and production discrepancies.
- Lead or support plant improvement projects and other initiatives assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

- 5–8 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S methodologies.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural and team‑oriented environment.
- Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We're Looking For

- A self‑motivated leader with a strong sense of accountability and business acumen.
- Someone who leads by example and inspires high performance.
- A hands‑on professional who thrives in a production environment.
- A collaborative team player committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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📌 Production Supervisor (Toronto)
🏢 Career Connections Canada
📍 Toronto