Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Whitby

Under the direction of the General Foreman/Department Manager, this position is primarily accountable for the supervision of a full operating shift of the department. The incumbent is given considerable decision making in the operation and oversight of the shift. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately twenty (20) hourly production workers.

We Have.

A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat‑rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.

A thriving culture that values diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.

An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.

A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

You Have.

A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience

Experience supervising unionized workers

Steel industry or heavy industrial production environment experience preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Good leadership and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work 12‑hour continental shift rotations

SAP and Kronos experience an asset

Duties & Responsibilities .

Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe work environment for employees and assuring enforcement of safety practices and regulations.

Oversee and supervise a shift of 15-20 employees to ensure safe and reliable operation of plant production and equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair.

Ensure that all employees work in accordance with all Company policies and procedures and document and report immediately any violations to the Manager.

Ensure throughout the shift that proper methods and procedures are being followed and that quality, safety, environment standards are being met.

Develop and execute cross training programs for personnel.

Maintain good employee relations, through training, evaluation, discipline and consistent application of the collective agreement.

Work in collaboration with the production team and other departments (Maintenance, Quality, etc.).

Prepare and submit daily reports on production, individuals, and overall shift performance.

Departmental housekeeping — promote and actively develop 5S methodology.

Lead team activities to improve goals.

Ensure all environmental practices and guidelines are followed.

Assist Department Manager to develop safety and environmental conscious team by ensuring team and safety meetings are held regularly and overall safety performance is assessed and reviewed during monthly crew meetings.

Conduct accident and incident investigations and complete required forms to determine root cause to prevent future reoccurrences.

What Gerdau Offers You:
SALARY:

Expected Wage Range $85,
* per year.

* This represents the expected hiring range and is inclusive of total compensation. This may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

BENEFITS, for you and your dependents:

Tiered Benefit Plan (Medical & Dental).

Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.

Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.

Dario Health, a personalized plan to manage Diabetes, MSK conditions and obesity.

Perkopolis Corporate Discounts.

Com Psych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling to employees and their families.

PENSION, we hire to retire you, so let’s plan for that!

Company matched pension plan with Manulife – you choose your contributions, company contributions vary.

Other great perks include:

This position is eligible for three (3) weeks of vacation to start!

Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular, full‑time employees.

Tuition reimbursement, subject to case‑by‑case review.

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.

Recognition programs.

In Compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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