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This role supports the Manufacturing Manager in coordinating production activities and directly supervises a manufacturing team. The position ensures production schedules and customer commitments are met by effectively managing resources, resolving technical issues, and maintaining clear communication across teams.

Responsbilities
Production and Operations Support

Assist Manufacturing Manager with scheduling and prioritizing daily/weekly/monthly production plans

Work with Manufacturing Manager and Planner to organize human and material resources to meet shipment requirements

Participate in production meetings and maintain focus on backlog, service, and customer deadlines

Perform various production control planning responsibilities as required to support operational objectives

Act on Manufacturer Manager’s behalf in their absence

People Leadership & Development

Provide ongoing feedback to Manufacturing Manager on team performance; write and deliver performance reviews for direct reports

Train team members in specific tasks, including product knowledge, processes, and quality requirements

Work with management to address employee relations issues, including coaching and counseling employees whose performance or conduct does not meet company expectations





Lead by example and consistently uphold company values, policies, procedures, and workplace standards

Communication & Continuous Improvement

Communicate daily with management and cross-functional teams regarding production status, quality concerns, risks and operational issues

Resolve employee relations issues and counsel employees if their work or attitude does not meet company expectations

Run and participate in tiered accountability meetings. Take ownership and accountability for assigned work areas, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency

Collaborate with technical staff on process improvements, new process development, and implementation initiatives

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably electronics manufacturing) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position

College or university degree in operations management or related field

Working experience with an MRP system; including elements of production planning, scheduling, inventory management and work orders creation

Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Experience in manufacturing, production management, production planning, or supporting manufacturing production planning process.

Lean CI / Six Sigma experience an asset (Green, Yellow belt certifications)

Knowledge of planning, scheduling and forecasting principles

Experience in leading a team and conflict resolution

Team player who is also capable of working independently and unsupervised

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a diverse workforce

Ability to work in rapid changing environment

Ability to work under pressure

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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📌 Production Supervisor (Ontario)
🏢 Excelitas Technologies
📍 Ontario