Join Our Team as a Production Shift Leader at Johnson Electric! Location: Stratford, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $80-85K annually Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Days, afternoons, nights, or continental shifts As our next Production Shift Leader, you’ll oversee production systems and coordinate supervisors and employees engaged in high-volume manufacturing operations. Your expertise in production leadership, people management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement will be essential to achieving operational targets while maintaining a safe, efficient, and collaborative workplace.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Leadership Development: Strengthen your leadership capabilities while directing supervisors and production teams
Collaborative Culture: Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and plant leadership
Employee Empowerment: Help employees take ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
Recognition Programs: Be recognized for your contributions to operational performance and team development
Career Advancement: Explore opportunities to advance within manufacturing and operations leadership
What You’ll Be Doing Lead production activities with explicit priorities around safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Coordinate the work of Production Supervisors and employees across assigned manufacturing areas
Support Production Supervisors in resolving quality issues, prioritizing production lines, and managing staffing shortages
Adjust staffing assignments based on production schedules, operational priorities, and job-completion requirements
Provide operational coverage during vacations, staffing shortages, and overtime requirements
Serve as the first point of escalation for production questions, issues, and concerns
Interpret and enforce company policies, safety requirements, operating procedures, and work instructions
Champion safety protocols and participate in improvements to workplace safety standards
Ensure supervisors promptly report and investigate safety incidents
Verify that safety records, incident reports, and related documentation are completed accurately
Ensure production equipment operates safely and efficiently
Coordinate with Maintenance and Fluid Technicians to support equipment uptime and reliability
Monitor production schedules and estimate labor and resource requirements
Coordinate activities across production departments and manufacturing areas
Communicate operational updates to Focus Factory Leaders, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Materials teams
Analyze production problems and support supervisors and employees in implementing practical solutions
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and operating procedures
Identify opportunities to improve productivity while maintaining compliance with established standards
Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with customer and company requirements
Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work,



and team-based problem-solving
Provide feedback and recommendations to plant management regarding operational performance
Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and fair and consistent treatment
Lead team-building activities and encourage employee participation
Assist supervisors in setting objectives and clarifying responsibilities
Motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
Represent management professionally when interacting with employees, colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For University degree or college diploma in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is an asset
At least five years of experience in a supervisory or manufacturing leadership role
At least ten years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations
Proven experience managing production teams and operational performance
Strong people-management and performance-management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop supervisors and production employees
Strong team-building skills with the ability to improve employee engagement
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and progressive manufacturing practices
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience developing corrective action plans
Strong numerical and analytical abilities
Ability to identify logical and practical solutions to production challenges
Understanding of customer expectations, delivery requirements, and the cost of poor quality
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements
Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in changing operational conditions
First Aid certification or willingness to complete the required training
Availability to work overtime when required
Bonus Points If You Have Automotive or powder-metal manufacturing experience
Experience leading multiple supervisors across different production departments
Formal education in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing systems
Formal Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,



or continuous improvement training
Experience improving production efficiency, equipment performance, and employee engagement
Experience managing staffing requirements across rotating or continental shifts
Experience supporting safety investigations and corrective actions
Advanced Microsoft Excel or manufacturing-reporting experience
Key Competencies Production leadership
Safety management
People and performance management
Team development
Employee engagement
Analytical thinking
Structured problem-solving
Decision-making
Communication and influence
Planning and priority management
Continuous improvement
Customer focus
Accountability and results orientation
Adaptability and resilience
Work Environment Approximately 20% of work performed in an office environment
Majority of the role performed on the production floor
Fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Exposure to production noise and variable temperatures, including extreme heat
Regular standing and walking throughout production areas
Occasional lifting may be required
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Work schedules may include days, afternoons, nights, or continental shifts
Overtime may be required based on operational needs
What We Offer Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.
About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints.
The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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📌 Production Shift Leader (Ontario)
🏢 100603 PM-Stratford
📍 Ontario