Maintenance Supervisor leading maintenance teams and optimizing plant equipment. Supporting Ventura Foods’ manufacturing of food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.
About the role
- Production Supervisor leading operations and improving quality at Shawflex in Vaughan, ON. Managing team performance and enhancing operational efficiency in a critical manufacturing role.
Responsibilities
- Lead all production operations and associated activities, including production planning, project management, testing, logistics, materials management, maintenance, HSE implementation, and third-party operations
- Review incoming customer orders and develop production schedules that support on-time delivery commitments
- Conduct daily production meetings, establish priorities, assign work, and monitor team performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving cycle times, increasing labour utilization, and enhancing operational efficiency
- Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities
- Ensure tooling, equipment, materials, and resources are available to meet production requirements
- Develop capacity plans and optimize labour scheduling, including overtime planning when required
- Maintain compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and manufacturing documentation requirements
- Supervise and support production activities including assembly, soldering, testing, cable preparation, pressure testing, and related manufacturing processes
- Provide hands-on support in production when required
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve manufacturing, quality, delivery, and operational challenges
- Support inventory accuracy, material availability, and ERP inventory management activities
- Oversee receiving activities and coordinate shipping requirements to ensure products are packaged and delivered according to customer specifications
- Serve as a technical point of contact for customer project teams regarding qualification activities, product status updates, and open orders
- Review RFQs and provide production input related to labour estimates, lead times, and manufacturing feasibility
- Review purchase orders, quotations, and proposals to ensure compliance with production and quality requirements
- Approve timesheets and support payroll processing activities
- Develop, train, certify, and coach production team members while supporting ongoing certification and qualification requirements
- Conduct performance management activities including employee coaching, development discussions, and performance evaluations
- Support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, maintain legislative compliance, and actively participate in safety initiatives
- Maintain 5S standards, support quality investigations, and reinforce adherence to manufacturing and quality procedures
- Maintain production documentation, manufacturing records, planning information, and reporting requirements
- Contribute to operational planning, forecasting, and capital improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Diploma, Associate Degree, or post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
- A university degree is considered an asset
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, process, operations, or production engineering environments
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with regular shop floor presence and direct interaction with operators and production teams
- Experience leading production operations, manufacturing teams, or operational processes in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity management, labour utilization, materials management, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience supervising hourly employees and driving accountability, engagement, and performance
- Working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100D, or CSA N299 standards
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Kanban, TQM, ERP systems, and other operational excellence tools is preferred
- Knowledge of IPC standards, NASA manufacturing requirements, and electronic assembly environments is considered a strong asset
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills
- Ability to balance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment and leading by example.
Benefits
- Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness and mental health support programs
- Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
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