Production Supervisor - Delta, Canada - Regency Fireplace Products

Regency Fireplace Products

Verified Company

Delta, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who are we?:

Founded just outside of Vancouver, Canada in 1979, Regency Fireplace Products has grown to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of hearth products.

From an entrepreneurial start-up business, we've grown into a sophisticated organization of more than 400 employees across Canada, the United States and Australia; supplying over 2000 retailers around the world.

In 2016, we became a member of the NIBE Group, a global company that develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties.

We create amazing fireplace products focusing on our Brand Promise:
Service | Reliability | Quality | Innovation.

Simply put, our vision is:
To provide sustainable comfort and ambience that enriches everyday lives

Who works here?:

At Regency, our vision has always been creating the finest of fireplace products With an ever-growing demand for our products, our ISO-9001:2015 certified head office campus includes a 240,000 square feet manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art robotic technologies and our own R&D Innovation Center, right next door.

We operate with a flat organizational structure which allows our employees to contribute to strategic initiatives. We're a diverse group of forward thinkers. We're passionate and we care about the environment and sustainability. We're on a mission to continue to create highly efficient and stunningly beautiful fireplaces.

Job Summary:

Location:
Delta, B.C

In this dynamic, fastpaced environment, the
Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees and maintaining production and quality levels while maintaining a continuous improvement focus in a manufacturing/production environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and develop FPI employees in a manner consistent with FPI mission and guiding principles; ensuring employees have the tools and environment to meet their objectives, remain effective and feel appreciated
Lead, manage and maintain a positive environment focusing on Lean Manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise employees in a manufacturing/production union environment
Maintain production levels as specified on weekly schedules
Responsible for the consistent quality of product and assembly processes
Work order reporting and maintenance on a daily basis
Ensure employees have resources needed to do their job
Process improvements in assembly and material handling
Training and performance measurement of new and existing employees
Work cell / Assembly line balancing, Standardized Work and cross training of employees
Maintain professional business relationships across all departments to create an efficient information channel; share information and keep other informed of important developments
Implementation and training of Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations; set a positive example by following regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintaining hazard awareness
Deal with union related issues when required
Involvement with product introduction to shop floor / assembly lines
Maintain a current knowledge of product, design and assembly techniques
Coordinate workflow with other departments and shifts
Assist with and support team projects and duties as required

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

Effective organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to take initiative and follow through until completion
Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal)
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationship with management and employees
Demonstrated experience developing effective teams

Education/Training:

Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent
Courses in Operations Management, Supervision, Leadership or related an asset
Lean Manufacturing training preferred

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in Supervision in a Manufacturing/Production environment (or equivalent combination of education, training & experience)
Previous experience working in a union environment would be an asset
Experience with Lean concepts, team building and continuous improvement tools

Why work at Regency?:

We offer a
competitive compensation package, including profit sharing, an RRSP matching program, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, critical illness and mental health coverage, out of country travel coverage and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.

The salary being offered for this position is
$75,000 - $90,000 per year:

Be part of a
team of incredibly
talented,
passionate, and
driven people setting the standard of creating
quality fireplace products that bring people together
We have adopted a
hybrid work environment, w