Stella-Jones
Manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products for utilities, industrial, and residential markets.
Production Supervisor – Evening or Night Shift
Oversee production, manage staff, ensure safety, meet KPIs on evening/night shift
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Production Supervisor delivers production plans that meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements within assigned departments. The role supports team leads, mobilizes resources to achieve operational goals, and contributes to continuous‑improvement initiatives while prioritizing health and safety, employee development, and adherence to manufacturing standards. • Review and analyze daily production KPIs, conduct Gemba Walks, and monitor progress against weekly/monthly plans. • Identify and act on trends to prevent delays, manage backlogs, and support continuous improvement. • Approve timesheets, absences, overtime, and vacation requests in coordination with HR and planning. • Plan daily workforce needs, coordinate inter‑departmental resources, and ensure realistic production schedules. • Participate in operational meetings (health & safety, problem‑solving, Gemba) and ensure smooth shift handovers. • Optimize resource allocation, manage temporary assignments, and oversee workers‑comp considerations. • Monitor absenteeism and punctuality, approve payroll hours, and enforce disciplinary measures per collective agreement. • Facilitate onboarding, training, and contribute to workplace accident investigations with HR and H&S coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸kpi review
- ▸production planning
- ▸resource allocation
- ▸shift handover
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸workforce scheduling
What You Bring
The role requires a relevant college or university degree and several years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, with a preference for steel‑industry background and knowledge of Lean principles. Strong analytical, leadership, and bilingual communication skills are essential. • College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Operations/Project Management or related field. • 3–5 years supervisory experience in a unionized setting; steel‑industry experience preferred. • Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and leadership skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Dayforce experience advantageous. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and occupational health & safety regulations. • Bilingual (English and French) communication proficiency.
Requirements
- ▸bachelors
- ▸supervisory
- ▸steel industry
- ▸sap
- ▸lean manufacturing
- ▸bilingual
Benefits
Stella‑Jones offers an extensive benefits package and competitive compensation, including health coverage, retirement savings, profit‑share, and clear opportunities for career advancement. • Extended health and dental coverage. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D). • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • Competitive salary with annual profit‑share program. • RRSP with 150% company match on 4% employee contribution. • Company‑share purchase program with 25% match. • Career advancement opportunities.
Work Environment
Onsite