Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Cornwall, Canada - Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Verified Company

Cornwall, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Description

Title:
Manufacturing Supervisor

Department:
Operations

Immediate Supervisor:
Operations Manager

Status:
Exempt

Position Purpose:
Accomplishes manufacturing objectives by supervising, organizing and coordinating production efforts. Ensure the safe operation of equipment and processes to ensure the safety of employees.

Principle Accountabilities

Plans, supervises, and directs daily production operations with an ability to anticipate and alleviate production problems, such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and employeerelated situations, to minimize loss of work hours and achieve production and quality goals for the shift.
Utilizes skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives. Exchanges timely information with other supervisors, internal and external to the designated department, on product flow, and workforce needs.
Coaches, instructs, trains, orients, and motivates employees to achieve production and quality objectives in a safe and effective manner. Initiates and manages departmental teams to achieve desired goals.
Primarily responsible for coaching and developing hourly employees utilizing the hourly certification system for production departments.
Participates in the selection and interview processes to fill hourly employee positions.
Appraises employee performance, including recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
Initiates efforts to introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
Supervises and leads departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions, including responding to emergency situations on an asneeded basis.
Educates employees and enforces company rules and regulations, including but not limited to, safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures, production, and quality expectations. Assists Human Resources in disciplinary procedures where necessary.
Leads and participates in companysponsored activities such as training, site projects, and safety programs.
Primarily responsible for productionrelated administrative tasks such as payroll hours approval, reporting, and associated tasks.
Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Essential Skills and Experience

High School Diploma required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field strongly preferred.
35 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role such as Team Lead required. Previous experience as supervisor in manufacturing strongly preferred.
35 years of experience in a unionized environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Exceptional motivator, skilled in leading teams and conflict resolution skills.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt strongly preferred
Ability to supervise fastpaced industrial environment
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP software, required