Job Summary

Build Your Career with Us

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Lead to join our manufacturing team. This is more than a supervisory role-it's a succession planning opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with our current leadership team with the goal of developing into a Production Supervisor position within 6-9 months.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing department, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. You will supervise production personnel, coordinate workflow, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help build a positive, accountable workplace culture.

This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and offers a structured development path toward a senior leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals.
- Layout work scope at time of sale, identify required resources and work closely with lead hand and employees to reach completion date targets and customer timelines.
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees through training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO, API, and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Shipping to resolve production issues.
- Monitor workflow, labour utilization, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and increased productivity.




- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing workplace.
- Ensure equipment and tools are available and in good working order.
- Monitor attendance, work performance, and adherence to company policies.
- Assist with budgeting, production reporting, material requisitions, and workforce planning.
- Participate in hiring, employee development, and succession planning.
- Investigate, document, and resolve safety, qualityand environmental concerns.
- Support special projects and other operational initiatives as required.

Qualifications

Required

- Red Seal Certification in a relevant trade-HET, Millwright, Electrician.
- Minimum three years of supervisory or foreman experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

- Five or more years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and performance metrics.
- ERP/MRP system experience.
- Previous involvement with budgeting, workforce planning, or capital projects.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who:





- Leads by example and earns the respect of their team.
- Makes sound decisions under pressure.
- Is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Enjoys coaching and developing employees.

Is eager to grow into a Production Supervisor leadership role within the next year.

Working Conditions

- Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and industrial equipment.
- Personal protective equipment is required.
- Manual handling of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- 44-hour work week - open and close the shop type role
- Overtime may be required based on production demands.

Why Join Us?

- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, growing manufacturing company.
- Leadership development and mentoring.
- Clear career progression through our succession planning program.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on our operations and future success.

If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career and grow into a Production Supervisor role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please include:

One of your most proud solutions to a problem you identified or encountered at work?

What drives you to improve and what is your preferred method to learn?

What is the most exciting project you have been a part of, what was your greatest contribution to it?

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- What trade is your Red Seal Certificate in?

Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor (Succession Planning Opportunity) (Calgary)
🏢 CSI/Ranglar Manufacturing
📍 Calgary