Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations in the panel shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role coordinates closely with purchasing, engineering, testing, and planning teams, while leading and developing shop personnel through training, guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Review and distribute daily work assignments in the panel shop to ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to production schedules.

- Coordinate with purchasing to confirm component requirements and availability when necessary.

- Collaborate with engineering when design or process changes are required, ensuring smooth implementation on the shop floor.

- Monitor workflow on a continual basis and implement improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

- Maintain a safe working environment at all times by enforcing company safety standards and following up on regular inspections.

- Monitor the quality of products produced in the area and instruct and train staff when changes or improvements are required.

- Work with the testing and quality department to schedule control panel testing and ensure timely completion.

- Ensure that all production-related paperwork is monitored, controlled, and accurately completed.

- Coordinate with production and planning to ensure efficient timelines and on-time delivery for all products.

- Be available and flexible to work overtime during the week and on weekends when required to meet production demands.

- Supervise the performance of personnel in the panel shop area, providing direction,



support, and feedback.

- Prepare training plans for supervised personnel to develop skills and support continuous improvement.

- Provide orientation and ongoing training to ensure an effective and effective workforce.

- Conduct department tailgate meetings to communicate updates, reinforce safety, and align the team on priorities.

- Promote and uphold clean, organized work areas and encourage adherence to housekeeping standards.

- Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the panel shop.

- Perform any other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.

Essential Skills

- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a control panel shop or similar manufacturing environment.

- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role.

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Strong production supervision experience, including oversight of assembly and manufacturing operations.

- Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to enforce safety standards.

- Experience with production management and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement practices.

- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives on the shop floor.





- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead and train staff effectively.

- Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

- Basic knowledge of MRP systems.

- Basic knowledge of Six Sigma principles.

- Basic knowledge of electrical assembly processes.

- Flexibility in hours of work, including willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or assembly environment.

- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional departments such as purchasing, engineering, testing, and planning.

- Strong management skills with a focus on coaching, training, and workforce development.

- Ability to prepare and execute structured training plans for shop personnel.

- Experience conducting department meetings or tailgate sessions to communicate priorities and safety topics.

- Appreciation for maintaining a clean, organized, and well-structured work area.

- Strong teamwork orientation and ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, organized, and well-lit indoor panel shop setting. The position is on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with flexibility for overtime during busy periods. The facility emphasizes safety as a core value and maintains structured processes and doc

📌 Production Supervisor (Calgary)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Calgary