The compensation for this role is between $71,000 - $88,500 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow
From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.

We are looking for a permanent full-time Mould Supervisor to join our team in Barrie, ON. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Location : 31 Patterson Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9 (view on google maps!)

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 3:00pm

Why Join Us?
At Canplas, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of professionals—people-centric thinkers, innovators, and status quo challengers—who share a commitment to excellence and growth.

Your Impact
The Mould Supervisor plays a key leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality mould shop operations. This position is responsible for leading and supporting a diverse team of skilled trades professionals, while overseeing tooling performance, mould commissioning, and maintenance activities. By balancing day-to-day operational priorities with longer-term improvement initiatives, this role contributes directly to productivity, quality, and reliability across the organization. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, technically strong, and committed to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Lead, support,



and develop a team of approximately 16 employees across multiple skill levels

Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team environment

Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback, coaching, and recognition

Support performance management and career development opportunities for team members

2. Mould Shop Operations & Maintenance

Oversee all mould shop and maintenance activities, including commissioning new moulds and maintaining existing tooling assets

Coordinate and prioritize work across 600–700 production moulds and ~30 moulds in commissioning

Ensure efficient resource planning and balanced workload distribution

Monitor tooling performance and drive proactive solutions to minimize downtime and improve output

3. Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Provide hands‑on technical guidance and problem‑solving support

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD designs

Lead initiatives such as 5S, process improvements, and workflow optimization

Promote and reinforce a solid safety culture and operational discipline

What You’ll Bring
Required:

Licensed Mould Maker (431A) or Tool & Die Maker (430A) (Red Seal considered an asset)





Minimum 5 years of experience in a mould/die shop or manufacturing environment

At least 2 years of experience supporting or leading technical teams

Strong technical expertise in machining, tooling, and troubleshooting

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Preferred:

Experience in injection moulding or plastics manufacturing

Familiarity with CNC, EDM, hot runners, or CAD programming

Experience in high-volume production or fast‑paced environments

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation with annual pay progression

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1(no waiting period!)

Company matching RRSP plan

Temperature‑controlled (air‑conditioned) facility for improved working conditions

Opportunities for internal career growth and development

Supportive, experienced team with strong tenure

Leadership approach focused on trust, accountability, and autonomy

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us build a better tomorrow!

Canplas Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, we will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]

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📌 Mould Supervisor (Ontario)
🏢 Canplas Industries
📍 Ontario