Production Supervisor; Cable and Wire

Production Supervisor (Cable and Wire) On-site | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in a unionized manufacturing environment producing high-voltage equipment for the power transmission industry. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for executing production plans, ensuring compliance with Ontario’s regulatory standards, driving safety initiatives, and leading manufacturing excellence on the shop floor.

This role requires active involvement in EHS risk assessments, root cause analysis, and the development and implementation of manufacturing procedures, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a make-to-order production setting.

• Supervise daily operations and direct hourly production employees in a unionized environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Ontario health and safety regulations, including OHSA and CSA standards relevant to electrical manufacturing and high-voltage equipment.
• Actively participate in EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) risk assessments and contribute to hazard identification, mitigation, and corrective actions.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for safety incidents, quality defects, or production disruptions using tools such as 5 Whys or Fishbone Diagrams.
• Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of manufacturing procedures and standard work instructions, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support smooth execution of make-to-order production schedules.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, promote a positive labor-management relationship, and ensure adherence to the collective agreement.
• Monitor key metrics such as labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime; identify trends and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to work orders, safety inspections, and quality checks.
• Support continuous improvement activities, including Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

• Post‑secondary education is an asset (e.g., in fields such as Manufacturing).
• Thorough understanding of Ontario’s occupational health and safety laws, including knowledge of ESA, WSIB, and OHSA regulations.
• Completion of leadership development courses and certificate programs is an asset.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with proven success in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Skilled in problem‑solving techniques and driving root cause investigations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles and improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of aluminum conductors, insulation, annealing and wire draw process is an asset.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $105,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the…