2nd Class Production Supervisor

We are seeking a Production Supervisor with a 2nd Class Operating Engineer (TSSA) Certificate to support the safe, efficient operation of our clients chemical manufacturing facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Engineer, this role plays a critical part in overseeing plant operations, driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading training and development initiatives within a unionized environment.

• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of chemical processing and utility equipment
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), TSSA regulations, and applicable CSA standards
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize process performance data across all operating areas
• Troubleshoot process deviations to restore and maintain peak plant efficiency
• Deliver and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly departmental objectives
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external audits and inspections (TSSA, ESA, etc.)
• Maintain accurate documentation related to production, maintenance, and regulatory compliance
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs for Operating Engineers, including onboarding and certification upgrades
• Conduct technical and procedural training aligned with SOPEEC guidelines
• Track certification status and ongoing training requirements for plant personnel
• Organize shift workflow, assign responsibilities, and communicate schedules
• Lead and coach employees in a unionized environment, providing performance feedback as needed
• Prepare daily reports on production, staffing, and overall shift performance
• Train new employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and plant standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational issues as they arise

• Valid 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA (Ontario)
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in power plant, utility, or chemical manufacturing operations
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience managing up to six direct reports per shift
• Strong working knowledge of TSSA, CSA, OHSA
  , and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Proficiency with plant control systems and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and lead teams in a safety-critical environment
• Ok working shift work over a 4 week pattern, with long periods off.