Operations Supervisor - Continental Day Shift

Job Location: Vaughan, ON.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Shift Supervision & Personnel Administration: Enforce company policies and standard operating procedures, track shift attendance, schedule and direct labor, onboard and evaluate employees, recommend HR actions (hiring, discipline, promotions), and secure the facility.
• Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce internal and legal standards (OHSA), mandate PPE, lead safety meetings and inspections, investigate workplace incidents, and report hazards to EHS/People Operations.
• Production Operations & Material Flow: Supervise workflows to hit output targets, track shift metrics, execute work orders, monitor raw material supplies, and conduct cycle counts.
• Quality Assurance & Waste Control: Inspect finished goods against specifications with the Quality team, manage residual materials, and actively reduce scrap and production inefficiencies.
• Workforce Training & Development: Deliver hands-on machine and hazard training, document competency records, address skills gaps prior to equipment operation, and relay process feedback to Engineering.
• Warehouse & Inventory Control: Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, wrap, label, and document inbound/outbound shipments while tracking raw materials and finished goods stock levels.
• Equipment Maintenance & Reliability: Troubleshoot and perform timely mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs; execute preventative/predictive maintenance; and manage service requests via maintenance software to optimize uptime.
• Housekeeping & Operational Support: Maintain 5S cleanliness standards, step in on the floor to cover staff shortages, travel for equipment procurement when needed, and support 24/7 manufacturing on-call or over off-shift hours.

Salary Band: $60,000 - $80,000

What We Are Ideally Looking For:

• Over 2 years of experience in operations supervision or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Over 2 years of strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement data-driven decisions.
• Experience developing and conducting training programs.
• Proficiency in using maintenance and inventory management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Educational background or certifications in Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Willingness to work or be on call during evenings and weekends as needed.

Work Environment

• Industrial Manufacturing
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• PPE Required: Safety boots, eye protection, ear protection
• Additional PPE may be required depending on the task being performed

While we appreciate your interest in this career opportunity at Pliteq, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pliteq Inc. will not be responsible for any agency referral fees arising from the use of resumes that currently exist in the recruitment database or have been forwarded to Pliteq directly or indirectly without an authorized agreement. Agency referrals will not be accepted unless approved by the Pliteq Human Resources team.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references, and criminal records checks (for which a pardon has not been granted).

Pliteq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources at [email protected].

This job profile provides an overview of the minimum requirements of the job and does not include all of the duties inherent, included or associated with the job or with the performance of the job. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job profile as it sees fit to meet the needs of the organization.

We believe in a fully human-centered recruitment process. From the moment you submit your application, your background, qualifications, and potential are evaluated entirely by our hiring team. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated applicant tracking filters, or algorithmic screening tools at any stage of our candidate assessment. Every resume, cover letter, and application material is personally reviewed by someone from our People Operations team dedicated to giving your profile the thoughtful, fair consideration it deserves.