Reports To Operations Manager
Summary Production Supervisors are responsible for leading and coordinating all production related activities and personnel within their area of supervision. The Production Supervisor shall ensure that Meridian's safe work procedures are followed, quality standards are met, production expectations are communicated and completed on time, and people are strategically placed to create optimum efficiency.
Core Competencies Leadership
Team Work
Communication
Decision Making and Judgement
Time Management
Quality Orientation
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Result Focus
Accountability and Dependability
Ethics and Integrity
Coaching and Mentoring
Staff Management
Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
Mathematical Reasoning
Development and Continual Learning
Job Duties (other duties may be assigned) Safety Oversee and enforce safety and health regulations and ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is being worn correctly in department
Review, and sign-off on incident reports
Ensure the Secure Work Procedure (SWP) is being followed and enforced by the Line Leader.
Quality Ensure product quality inspections are being completed accurately
Review re-work hours and develop ways to reduce product quality errors
Review and follow-up on Non-Compliance Reports (NCR)
Monitor training and quality programs in department and implement ways to improve product quality metrics
People Monitor and assess employee performance, attendance and quality of work
Conduct bi-weekly Employee Performance meetings with Line Leader to discuss strength areas and improvement areas for the line employees
Conduct and complete employee performance reviews




Work with Human Resources to interview and select new employees for the department
Conduct and document employee disciplinary meetings
Handle employee time-off requests
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production of or processing of work orders, e.g. welders, fabricators, finishers, assemblers, etc.
Confer with management or team members to resolve worker questions or concerns
Ensure new employees receive proper and timely training
Meet with new employees to conduct the Production Supervisor and Employee Expectation Conversation
Follow-up, oversee and direct the work of the Line Leader
Production Work with other Production Supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
Work with Line Leaders to ensure an efficient process flow, employee placement, and takt time is met
Ensure new employees received proper training as required
Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, and other records / reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs over the next week
Work proactively to ensure 'bottlenecks' do not occur, or are minimized to ensure efficient production level are maintained
Ensure equipment is functioning and the maintenance department is notified of needed repairs




Ensure Substitution reports are provided in a timely manner to Inventory Control
Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are adhered to for each area and updated regularly to reflect current processes.
Review the Bin/Conveyor Defects report and follow-up with needed corrective actions
Requirements Knowledge of welding processes or experience in managing a welding manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP software an asset.
CWB certification is preferred.
CWB Supervisor certification is preferred.
Journeyperson is preferred
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Five (5) years minimum experience in production, preferably in a leadership role
Leadership education and training
Keen understanding of production operation flows
Knowledge of local and federal safety regulations and ordinances
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to keep/maintain accurate records
Superior interpersonal skills
Strong written, verbal, and computer skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
First Aid skills and/or certificates an asset
Ability to work overtime, some Saturdays (as needed), and flexibility with working days or evenings.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products an asset, i.e. Excel and Word
Work Conditions Ability to use desktop computer and peripherals
Overtime as required
Manual dexterity required to move throughout the production area
Meridian Manufacturing Inc., supports employees and candidates by providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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📌 Production Supervisor (Saskatchewan)
🏢 WGI Westman Group
📍 Saskatchewan