
Production Supervisor
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Someone with great work ethic, dedicated, willing to go the extra steps to make things happen. Needs to be energetic, and good with dealing with and thriving in a high paced environment.
- Some manufacturing experience however does not need to be overly experienced.
- Technical background (mechanical or electrical) would be considered an asset, possibly a CET or equivalent.
- Lean Manufacturing understanding and familiar with Basic manufacturing processes (Safety, Training, Quality Systems, BOM, ERP, Drawings, Work Instructions, Fastening methods, Torque, Bonding, workplace organization (5S)).
- Problem solving experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Someone who wants to lead people, and who knows how to build and sustain a team - possibly someone with coaching experience, and an understanding of how to motivate and drive a team.
- Unionized experience with ability to show how they have worked to resolve issues within the workplace.
- Directs department activities and ensures production is carried out in accordance with customer requirements, TAKT times and LEAN manufacturing practices. Implements improvements within the department via Kaizen events as required.
- Ensures work meets quality standards. Addresses any non-conforming materials with the Material Review Board. Follows through on quality issues by ensuring root causes are identified and addressed.
- Monitors and ensures budget compliance and provides updates on department budget status to management. Advises management of issues when required.
- Directs and assigns work to production employees (via balanced lines) and ensures employees have the training, skills and authorization to perform tasks. Promotes Lean training within the group. Manages employee performance to maximize effectiveness as set against the TAKT time.
- Ensures employees perform work safely and that equipment is maintained, and processes are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (H&S/E) policies and procedures. Takes proactive measures to address H&S/E issues. When required, leads investigations, and enforces compliance as applicable.
- Provides guidance to employees on work requirements and expectations. Ensures employees perform effectively and comply with various company policies, procedures and practices including Plant Rules, Plant Health & Safety Rules, Attendance, Human Rights, and others as applicable. Addresses any employee compliance or performance issues through MCI's corrective action process.
- Ensures compliance with terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement. Responds and addresses employee/labor relations matters as appropriate.
- Maintains and enforces department standards of neatness, order and cleanliness to meet "5 S" targets. Carries out other projects or initiatives aimed at advancing MCI's business effectiveness. Any other duties as assigned.
- Previous leadership experience with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the transportation, automotive or bus industry.
- Experience working in unionized environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, and a track record of dealing with progressive discipline issues in a constructive fashion.
- Dedication to continuous learning is evident through your varied educational background, or a combination of progressive related experience and hands-on learning along with a desire to further your education.
- Good computer skills, with focus on MS Office (Word / Excel)
- Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
- Vision plan
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing training and development through a variety of initiatives