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About Us
At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity
The Shift Supervisor will oversee a production shift with primary responsibility for reliable operations, adhering to safety requirements, maintaining quality standards, maximizing productivity and managing a high-performance team. Accomplish this through the implementation and adherence to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) standards.

What You’ll Do
Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

Create a culture where the safety of our people and our environment stewardship are priorities over production

Actively engage and hold the team accountable to the SafeStart program

Actively participate and co‑lead the crew safety meetings

Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures

Conduct regular safety inspections and address safety concerns promptly

Evolve and mature the safety culture by actively participating in the safety conversation process

Maintain compliance with environmental regulations

Ensure good housekeeping standards are in place and being adhered

TPM Leadership

Create a culture where we embrace and implement TPM methodologies enabling our capability to achieve a world class OEE target of 85% by the end of 2025

Enforce quality standards throughout the production process, identifying and resolving any quality issues promptly

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency and quality for the shift

Monitor and manage daily production activities

Identify and address production issues as they arise on shift

Support plant wide initiatives to drive OEE and waste improvement including Break Down Analysis (BDA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA),



Clean Inspect and Lubricate (CIL), Focused Improvement (FI), One Point Lessons (OPL) and Standard Operating Practice (SOP) activities

Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot machine problems, and implement solutions

Support training activities to ensure effective implementation of OPLs across all production crews

Daily Clean and Inspect (CI) and Short Shut CI activities are complete and properly documented

Attend daily operations review (DOR) meetings, coordinate any relevant activities with other departments (stock preparation, paper machine, boiler, yard, ETP) and provide regular updates to the team

Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan

Team Leadership

Create a culture where our people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging

Lead and motivate the shift teams, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance

Perform audits on the CI (Clean and Inspect) process

Monitor compliance to mill rules and attendance guidelines – coach and when necessary, progressive discipline those who are non‑compliant

Monitor team performance and reward accomplishments through celebrations and recognition (both individual and group)

Conduct routine individual performance reviews

Manage employee schedules and ensure adequate coverage for the shift

Train new team members on technical processes and procedures

Proactively identify potential risks and elevate concerns to appropriate management

Communication and Reporting

Transparent communication and reporting to keep everyone informed, aligned, and empowered to make better decisions

Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors,



managers and cross functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth handoff

Generate detailed shift reports highlighting key metrics, challenges encountered, and corrective action taken

Proactively identify potential risks and elevate concerns to appropriate management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings

Strong leadership skills

Technical knowledge of a paper machin

Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications
Leadership Attributes

Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings

Is optimistic and self‑aware

Creates a team setting where participation, mutual respect and collaboration between departments and functions are common

Is self‑motivated, flexible, proactive and committed

Can balance multiple priorities in complex situations

Can function in a diverse and dynamic environment

What We Offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)

Teamwork‑focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events

A culture of appreciation through a point‑based recognition

Opportunities for advancement and internal movement

Education assistance for continuous skill development

Academic scholarships for employees’ children

Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility
Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

Legal Information
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $143,700 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Supervisor, Shift (Ontario)
🏢 Atlantic Packaging Products
📍 Ontario