Job Title: Production Supervisor Afternoon Shift Job Description

The Production Supervisor Afternoon Shift oversees day-to-day activities on the production floor, ensuring that teams follow established processes, meet production targets, and work safely and efficiently. This role partners closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Health & Safety to optimize schedules, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. The supervisor provides clear direction, supports team development, maintains accurate production data, and helps sustain a respectful, structured, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

- Actively monitor the production floor throughout the shift to ensure personnel are engaged, following instructions, and consistently meeting production expectations.

- Work closely with the Operations team to optimize production schedules, workflows, and LeanEra execution to maximize throughput and efficiency.

- Take ownership of expediting critical shortage items by leveraging LeanEra data and supplier relationships via the purchasing department to maintain uninterrupted production.

- Provide technical feedback on variances between planned and actual hours to support accurate reporting, costing, and future planning.

- Reinforce accountability to work instructions, attendance policies, safety protocols, and productivity targets through clear communication and fair enforcement.

- Deliver daily directions, priorities, and performance feedback to team members to keep the shift aligned with production goals.





- Ensure all team members work within defined processes and promptly flag and elevate variances or non‑conformances to the appropriate stakeholders.

- Communicate regularly with the Production Planner, Quality Manager, and Production Supervisor to resolve issues that affect throughput, quality, or scheduling.

- Assist with cycle counts, material organization, and resolving inventory discrepancies to support accurate stock levels and efficient material flow.

- Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of 5S, Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

- Coordinate cross‑training plans and skill coverage to minimize downtime caused by absenteeism, bottlenecks, or skill gaps.

- Assist with onboarding new production employees, providing guidance on expectations, processes, safety, and quality standards.

- Monitor and report daily production activities, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to the Operations Manager.

- Support ERP system utilization by ensuring scanning and data entry are completed accurately and in real time for work orders and material movements.

- Collaborate with Health & Safety to ensure team compliance with employment standards and workplace safety requirements.





- Promote and model safe work practices while ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

- Promote a respectful, collaborative, and productive work setting through consistent presence, clear structure, and fair reinforcement of rules.

- Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support overall operational goals.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Production Supervisor or similar production leadership role.

- Proven leadership experience in developing, coaching, and supporting both new and existing employees.

- Hands‑on experience with MRP/ERP software, including scheduling and following work orders on the production floor.

- Ability to understand and teach blueprint reading to production staff.

- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic production issues.

- Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting 50 lbs or more as required.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear instructions and constructive feedback.

- Solid understanding of production processes, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement principles.

- Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to standardized work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Electrical knowledge or experience working with electrical equipment is an asset.

- Experience supporting or working within ISO 9001:2015 environments is beneficial.

- Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

- Ability to collaborate effecti

📌 Production Supervisor (Canada)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Canada