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Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job in Grand Forks, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listing for: ROCKWOOL International A/S
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 128000 - 149000 CAD Yearly CAD 128000.00 149000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Grand Forks

What you will be doing:
  • The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily production - ensuring employees are working according to all health and safety requirements and meeting production quality specifications, KPI's and deadlines.
  • Coordinating, motivating, supporting, and guiding crews to ensure a safe and efficient production while communicating daily events and corrective actions taken when production strays from targets.
  • The Shift Supervisor will play a key role in driving the company's growth and success by optimizing resources, enhancing productivity, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
  • Ensure strict application and adherence to all safety rules for all employees.
  • Responsible to ensure that all aspects of housekeeping are in order and that all housekeeping routines are being completed.
  • Responsible for entering Good Catches into the reporting database and that they are mitigated.
  • Ensure adherence to Environmental policies and procedures for all employees.
  • Oversee daily operations and manage the Line and/or PSM departments to meet daily production KPI's.
  • Follow the daily production schedule and set-up crews accordingly to safely and efficiently - notify the necessary personnel if any deviation from schedule becomes necessary.
  • Clearly communicate the events taken place on shift and record any outstanding issues and steps already taken to try and resolve/mitigate.
  • Work closely with (direct and supervise) shift maintenance to ensure smooth and continuous operations.
  • Coordinate and manage rework and scrap product - find root causes for its production and take steps to mitigate.
  • Set-up crews to ensure it gets cleaned-up and processed in an appropriate timeframe.
  • Ensure each department is filling out to completion the ROPEX boards and daily communication and acting upon deviations from targets - document when outside of the limits and corrective actions taken.
  • In the event of an Emergency help to coordinate the crews and ensure everyone's safety by building a plan towards resolving the emergency situation and complete an Incident Investigation.
  • Read and understand daily Operational Notes and effectively communicate the contents with all appropriate crew members to ensure required tasks get completed.
  • Attend and contribute effectively to daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 Production Meetings - coming prepared with details of previous shift and plan for the day.
  • Communicate (and support) management directives to your crew members.
  • Coach, develop, and train the team to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Regularly create and manage detailed shift reports.
  • Oversee and manage projects as required to help streamline the process and improve efficiencies.
  • Approving employee time.
  • Driving all ROPEX requirements through to success on a daily basis, motivate team members for ROPEX longevity.
What you bring:
  • 2 to 5 years of production supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
  • University or Technical College graduate (preferably in Business Management, Operations Management, or Engineering) or equivalent years of experience.
  • Elevated Safety and Quality standards.
  • Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience working with a unionized workforce.
  • Exceptional communication and team-building skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Good people development and training skills.
  • Drive, commitment, self-motivation and high energy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stressful work situations, keeping the team focused on tasks and solutions.
What we offer:
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1:
    Comprehensive medical, dental, massage therapy, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Pension Matching Program.
  • Paid Time Off:
    Generous PTO, paid…
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