Afternoon Shift Supervisor – Molded Foam Manufacturing

Location: North York, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Afternoon Shift

Lead the Shift. Drive Performance. Build Great Teams.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

Champion Safety Every Shift

Safety isn't just a priority—it's part of how you lead.

You'll:

- Lead by example and foster a strong safety-first culture
- Conduct shift-start safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Perform regular safety audits and floor inspections
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and identify root causes
- Ensure compliance with PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures
- 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.

Responsibilities include:

- 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
- Working closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime
- Completing production reports and ensuring smooth communication during shift handovers
- Driving Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Develop and Lead Your Team

Outstanding operations start with great people.

You'll:

- 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 new employees
- Partner with HR on performance management and employee relations
- Create an engaged, respectful, and accountable team environment
- 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.

Responsibilities include:

- 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

Maintain Operational Excellence

You'll also:

- Champion 5S and workplace organization initiatives
- Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance
- Complete production, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation accurately
- Communicate shift performance and operational updates effectively to leadership

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

- 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

Safety Experience

You have:

- 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
- Knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
- JHSC C

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