Apply Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving as Weir’s onsite Operations Supervisor in Port Hope, Ontario, supporting a world-class safety culture. Lead foundry teams while improving processes, addressing root causes, and sustaining operational improvements.
The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees production across rotating shifts and collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and quality functions. You will spend approximately 60% of your time on the floor, coaching employees, monitoring safety, and coordinating resources. Strong communication and accountability support engaged employee relations in a unionized environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify root causes of operational challenges
- Sustain improvements through Lean manufacturing principles
- Monitor safety and PPE compliance throughout shifts
- Coordinate labor for scheduled production
- Prepare end-of-shift operational reports
Requirements:
- Five-plus years supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing
- Unionized workforce experience required
- Robust continuous improvement methodology knowledge
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
Combine Lean expertise, foundry leadership, and structured problem-solving to advance safe production at Weir’s Port Hope facility.