Company Overview

Demtool Inc. is your trusted partner in providing high-quality, custom machining solutions within the Waterloo region and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, whether handling small or large projects, and are committed to meeting our clients’ unique needs with precision and reliability.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Production Supervisor for our Machine Shop to lead manufacturing operations with energy and expertise. In this role, you will oversee daily production activities, ensure process efficiency, and uphold quality standards. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and foster a safety-first environment to support our team’s success.

Responsibilities

- Supervise daily machine shop operations, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely.
- Coordinate with team members to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.
- Monitor manufacturing processes through ERP systems and MRP tools to maintain accurate scheduling and inventory control.
- Enforce quality control standards throughout the production cycle, ensuring products meet specifications.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to manage raw materials, parts, and assembly components for seamless workflow.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, purchasing and production teams to address and resolve equipment issues.
- Maintain accurate production records, time keeping methods,



and documentation as required by company policies and procedures.
- Administer company policies/procedures while resolving employee issues including progressive discipline.
- Lead and motivate employees. Improve employee’s performance through coaching and training.
- Ensures that all production employees comply with all company and government legislated health and safety policies and procedures.
- Respond to employees concerns in a timely manner and work with HR to resolve any stress or frustrations. We pride ourselves in a team like environment.
- Advise and assist management implementing any objectives, policies, and other controls required to improve productivity.
- Continuous improvement and efficiency oriented, promotes and maintains a clean and organized shop.
- Ensure company safety policies for personnel and operation of machinery are adhered to.
- Coverage for Machine Shop Manager when needed.
- Assist with hiring, training, and performance evaluations for production employees.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

- Proven experience supervising manufacturing or machine shop operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with an understanding of machining processes, assembly,



and quality control.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or other enterprise resource planning tools; experience with MRP systems is a plus.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Familiar with ISO 9001 2015 and other Quality programs such as Nuclear or Aerospace.
- Automated production equipment setup, software, Microsoft Office Suite and ERP System experience an asset.
- Familiar with 5S or similar organizational methods.
- Inspection and calibration skills essential.
- Ability to make quick decisions and judgement calls to keep production on task.
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities on a daily basis.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, Familiar with Autocad and Solidworks for navigating 3d drawings experience an asset.
- Solid analytical skills with knowledge of process improvement techniques.
- Post secondary education in quality control, business management or related trades an asset.
- Excellent leadership, planning, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Ontario Employment Standards, OHSA and safety regulations.
- Highly self-motivated with a outstanding attitude

Pay: $33.66-$37.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Experience:
- Machine shop supervision: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor-Machine Shop (Petersburg)
🏢 Demtool
📍 Petersburg