Job Posting
Production Supervisor
Reporting to the Production Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coaching and directing hourly employees in a unionized production environment and meet business objectives by ensuring efficient and safe operations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, highly motivated and capable of effectively managing employees while implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve production efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
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Schedules daily work assignments of direct reports in a timely and efficient manner ensuring completion of daily production priorities minimizing WIP and contributing to the Company’s sustainability efforts.
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Ensures compliance of all Governmental and Johnson Matthey environmental, health & safety policies and procedures through daily inspections, monthly employee meetings and safe work practices.
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Resolves all EH&S non-conformances that are reported, determined by audits and in-house inspections.
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Develops and utilizes up-to-date work instructions to conduct all new employee, environmental, health, safety and procedural training.
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In conjunction with Human Resources, ensures departmental compliance with Collective Agreement and all Company Policies and Procedures and where required, enforcing discipline.
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Supervisory responsibility includes but is not limited to providing training, coaching, managing absences and resolving employee issues and concerns.
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Actively seeks out opportunities for continuous improvement and makes recommendations to Production Manager; involved in implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
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Participates in the development of the department budget and operates within budgeted labour, supply, repair and maintenance costs.
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Handles the purchasing of departmental supplies and materials working with vendors to obtain quotations and places orders ensuring supplies required are available.
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Handles the preparation of department for annual inventory.
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Performs other job related tasks as required.
Qualifications for the Position:
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Proven leadership ability demonstrated.
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Minimum College diploma and high school chemistry. University degree in a technical or engineering field is considered a preference.
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Experience in a Production Supervision is an asset.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate operational objectives, providing training, and resolving employee issues.
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Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S and ISO.
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Experience within a refinery, mining, metals, foundry or a chemical compounding plant a definite asset
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Solid working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety.
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Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize work and ensure task completion
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Good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Ability to work rotating shifts and weekend.
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