Afternoon Shift Supervisor – Molded Foam Manufacturing Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Shift: Afternoon Shift Lead the Shift.

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Trevor Frances

Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Canadian manufacturer in the molded foam industry to recruit an Afternoon Shift Supervisor . If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on coaching people, improving processes, and creating a safe, high-performing production environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems in real time, developing teams, and making a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.

Champion Safety Every Shift

Conduct shift-start safety meetings and toolbox talks Perform regular safety audits and floor inspections Partner with Health & Safety to implement continuous improvements Support Joint Health & Safety initiatives and maintain regulatory compliance Lead Production Operations You'll be responsible for ensuring the afternoon shift operates efficiently while meeting production targets and customer expectations. Supervising daily production activities within a molded foam manufacturing environment Coordinating labour, materials, equipment, and production schedules Monitoring production metrics and responding quickly to operational challenges Supporting mold changeovers, equipment start-ups, and shutdown procedures Completing production reports and ensuring smooth communication during shift handovers Driving Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects Coach, mentor, and develop production operators and team leads Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback Manage scheduling, attendance,



and workforce planning Support onboarding and training of current employees Partner with HR on performance management and employee relations Lead daily shift meetings focused on safety, production, and quality Ensure World-Class Quality You'll play a key role in maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. Monitoring in-process inspections and product specifications Responding quickly to quality concerns and initiating corrective actions Managing non-conforming materials and quality documentation Participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action processes Supporting ISO quality standards and audit readiness Tracking quality metrics including scrap, rework, and first-pass yield Promoting quality ownership throughout the production team Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance Complete production, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation accurately Communicate shift performance and operational updates effectively to leadership Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred (equivalent experience will also be considered) 3-5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Supervisor or Team Lead capacity Experience within molded foam, plastics, composites, automotive,



or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred Experience leading hourly production teams in either unionized or non-union environments A demonstrated commitment to building strong safety cultures Experience investigating incidents and conducting Root Cause Analysis Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and manufacturing safety protocols JHSC Certification (or willingness to obtain) is considered an asset Quality & Continuous Improvement ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar Quality Management Systems NCRs, RCCA, 8D problem solving, SPC, and structured quality tools Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives Skills That Will Help You Succeed Excellent communication and coaching abilities Production planning and scheduling expertise Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Life and disability insurance Paid vacation Ongoing training and professional development Career advancement opportunities into senior operations leadership A collaborative culture where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement come first If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Trevor Frances

Recruitment is proud to partner with our client in the search for an Afternoon Shift Supervisor .

Trevor Frances

Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruitment partner. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout every stage of the hiring process. #

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