SUPERVISOR - Production - Structural Steel Fabrications

SUPERVISOR - Production
GODERICH MANUFACTURING PLANT - NEW

Job Summary
The Production Supervisor ensures work is completed according to schedule, standards are followed, employees are trained and supported, and production issues are resolved in real time. The role acts as a key link between production employees, Lead Hands, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Management to achieve operational objectives.

The job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without reasonable accommodation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Production Execution (Primary Function)
Lead and coordinate daily shop floor activities including:

Cutting, drilling, forming

Welding and assembly

Finishing and material handling

Execute production plans provided by Production Planning

Coordinate work assignments through Lead Hands and production employees

Assign work based on skill level, workload, delivery commitments

Monitor progress throughout the shift and adjust resources as required

Ensure work is completed: safely, on time, to specification and at expected productivity levels

Support achievement of daily, weekly and monthly production targets

Hands-On Floor Leadership

Maintain a visible and active presence on the production floor

Provide frontline leadership and support to Lead Hands and operators

Work alongside employees when operational demands require support

Assist with critical operations and production bottlenecks as required

Serve as the primary point of escalation for: production issues, equipment concerns, quality concerns, safety issues, employee issue

Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

Team Leadership, Training & Performance Management

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees

Support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees

Coordinate employee training, cross-training, and re-training activities

Ensure employees are trained and competent to safely perform assigned tasks

Conduct regular performance discussions and coaching conversations

Participate in formal performance reviews and development planning

Monitor attendance, productivity, quality performance, and adherence to company policies

Address performance concerns, attendance issues, and behavioural concerns in a timely manner

Provie recognition and support employee development and engagement

Daily Communication & Coordination

Lead daily production meetings and shift-start huddles

Communicate:
Production priorities, safety topics, quality concerns, delivery commitments, operational updates

Coordinate with:
Production Manager, Lead Hands, Production Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Operational Leadership

Effectively communicate production status, risks, and resource requirements.

Quality Management

Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications and company quality standards

Ensure employees follow: drawings, work instructions, weld procedures, standard operating procedures,

Verify first-off inspections and in-process quality checks are conducted

Stop production when quality concerns could impact product conformity

Ensure defects and non-conformances are properly documented and addressed

Participate in investigations and corrective actions related to quality concerns

Support continuous improvement of quality performance and reduction of rework

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Enforce all company safety policies and procedures

Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safe work practices

Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety observations

Address unsafe conditions and behaviours immediately

Participate in and lead incident, injury and near miss investigations

Support corrective actions and risk reduction initiatives

Productivity & KPI Ownership

Assume accountability for operational performance within assigned areas

Monitor and report key performance indicators including:production output, labour efficiency, schedule attainment, rework and scrap, overtime utilization, attendance, safety performance

Identify and remove production barriers

Implement actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Support achievement of departmental productivity goals

Problem Solving & Escalation

Identify issues affecting production performance, including: equipment breakdowns, labour shortages, material shortages,…