Production Supervisor - Brampton - G&W Electric Co

Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for supervising manufacturing operations and employees for a designated value stream. This position plans and assigns resources, implements policies and procedures, recommends and executes improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

As a Production Supervisor you will:

• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas, seeking to meet and improve schedule dates, improve quality, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels, increase the utilization of resources and manage department priorities
• Supervise the work and activities of manufacturing employees, manages manpower and materials needed to complete jobs accurately and on time, monitors production schedules and results, manages departmental performance measures, and provides regular progress reports to management and peers.
• Responsible for monitoring/approving time and attendance of departmental employees, issuing corrective actions when required. Manages and maintains approved headcount with HR coordination, and recommends and justifies required changes.
• Monitors all transactional departmental performance, including work order management, inventory transactions, and drives root cause investigations when issues arise (scrap, rework, inventory, past due work orders, etc.) Actively involved in providing recommendations based on their diagnostics.
• Ensures effective employee relations by actively communicating with employees, providing regular employee feedback, mentoring and development and resolving employee issues through coaching and problem resolution
• Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level, recommends and utilizes corrective actions when required, provides input and recommendations on employment decisions.
• Determines departmental training requirements and establishes, creates, and maintains all required training matrices and records (TWI, ISO, cross training, onboarding, etc.);
• Responsible for safety compliance of all departmental employees, and all EH&S supervisor activities per WHMIS guidelines.
• Ensure employees' personal safety by identifying and coordinating appropriate safety training, as well as creating, maintain and enforcing departmental and company safety rules.
• Actively serves on, or supports JHSC team, and lead activities required in incident reporting, performing accident investigations, and safety audits. Ensures departmental 6S standards are met, that a safe and clean work area is created and maintained on a daily basis.
• Assist in initiating, implementing and leading continuous improvement activities, monitoring for internal and external trends, completes root cause analysis on departmental quality issues, and develops appropriate corrective actions when required
• Works cross functionally with departments across the organization, including Supply Chain, Engineering, Safety, and other manufacturing support.

We are looking for someone who:

• 5-7 years' progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience directing an hourly or manufacturing workforce
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to influence others to foster ideas and continuous improvement
• Intermediate computer skills including experience using the MS Office suite; MS excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. as well as a business planning and inventory system
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Knowledgeable in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing concepts and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
• Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented
• Embraces changes with a positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
• Results-oriented, self-motivated individual with a sense of initiative

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $73, $101,000.00 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (paid by employer)
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Job Security
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Training and Developmental Opportunities
• Continuous Performance Feedback
• Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.
• And many more…

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.