SummaryThis role will assist the Production Supervisor with the supervision of all production and compounding efforts during assigned shift to ensure we meet Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement continuous improvement plans related to efficiency, quality and talent development.Base Salary: $75,000 - $78,000Duties And ResponsibilitiesSafetyPromote and maintain a clean and safe work environment, conduct safety checks, report near misses, and identify hazards for corrective/preventive (CAPA) actionsStrictly adhere to company health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, PPE requirements, and Westlake’s Life Critical RulesFacilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting as neededParticipate in safety campaigns, and contribute to achieving safety KPIsQualityResponsible for the First Time Pass initiative, promoting our quality policies and ideal goal of zero defects.Collaborate with the Quality team to reduce scrap and defects/rejects, ensuring process checks are conducted on time, and strict compliance to QC measuresParticipate in tooling and process improvement trials like DOE, nonconformance investigations, RCAs, and CAPA implementationPerformanceAssigns duties to all shift members, and ensures production goals are metProvides technical leadership as needed to shift personnel, including line setup/operation, metrics definition/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitationResponsible for attendance, vacation schedules, training and other administrative tasks as neededEnsure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment to dictate productive workflowDelegate responsibility and recognize, develop,



train and utilize capabilities of all shift personnelAdminister on the job training to new employees and provide continuous training as neededParticipate and act as a lead for the Extruder Operator Training ProgramMotivates and assists employees in all aspects of the extrusion linesKnows how and where to use the extrusion equipment, proper safety devices, tooling and hand tools to produce efficiently high‑quality vinyl siding and accessoriesKnows and understands specifications and requirements i.E. gauge, cartons, profiles, packaging procedures, tooling etc.Monitors production schedule, arranges necessary information for the line operators related to product changes, and must have the ability to troubleshoot and monitor all extrusion linesMust be able to do all set ups of product and tooling using proper proceduresMust assist operators with color changes, roll changes, screen changes etc.Operate an extrusion line, if necessary, in the absence of regular extrusion operatorMonitor and increase, if possible, the amount of regrind used on the linesAssume role of Production Supervisor in the event of their absence, and perform other duties as neededContinuous ImprovementPromote the Lean and TPM mindset, identifying and eliminating waste with regards to DOWNTIME and the Six Big Losses, with the goal of improving OEEImprove line performance by reducing small stops and speed loss, ensuring extruders are running at standard PVC/ASA parametersImprove line availability by continuously reducing setup times for changeovers (like die change, screen change, product change, and color change),



leveraging SMED, VSM, and other lean tools to improve the changeover processResponsible for participating in and promoting adherence to all the pillars of the 5S‑TPM framework, including scheduling and executing AM practices like CIL, conducting 5S audits to sustain initiative, and driving continuous improvement projects.Ensure downtime information recorded on the production report is accurate, validating downtime reason and durationEducation, Experience And QualificationsDiploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) requiredLean Manufacturing experience is required. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is an assetMinimum of 3‑5 years of manufacturing experience; preferably in extrusionKnowledge and experience in material control, engineering, compounding, quality and maintenanceUnderstanding manufacturing processes. Success in planning, executing and managing projects. Excellent problem‑solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiencesStrong communication skills. Self‑directed and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced manufacturing environmentProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Must be able to work a 12‑hour rotating continental shiftWestlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production Technician (Lead Hand) - $75,000 - $78,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westlake
📍 Winnipeg