Posted 9 months ago
Production Supervisor 1st Shift
@ MAT Holdings, Inc
Ingersoll, Ontario
Overview
MAT Holdings, Inc is hiring a full-time production supervisor for first shift at its Gorilla Commercial Vehicle ULC operation, which makes brake linings and brake kits for commercial vehicles. The role supervises about 35 production operators, oversees maintenance, and manages set-ups and quality. Shifts run Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with Fridays as needed, and pay is $65k to $75k CAD.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise about 35 production operators
- Ensure safety and quality requirements are met
- Oversee and perform machine maintenance
- Train operators on procedures and safety
- Perform set-ups and verify quality through testing
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years operating mechanical assembly equipment
- Machine reliability and maintenance leadership experience
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 38 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
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MAT Holdings, Inc
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"The value we create is driven by our customers' needs" –Steve Wang, CEO
Full company description
Since 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. has been a diverse, privately-held organization specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality products. With headquarters in Long Grove, IL, MAT has grown to include six subsidiary companies in the U.S. and twelve worldwide, employing over 14,000 people. We proudly deliver high-quality products and trusted brands across two primary sectors: Automotive and Consumer. Within the Automotive segment, we operate the MAT Foundry Group, producing cast iron components for automotive and industrial applications; the Friction Group, specializing in friction braking parts; and the Suspension Components Group, providing suspension systems and components. Our Consumer segment offers a wide array of products, including fencing, lawn and garden accessories, air compressors, pneumatic tools, and outdoor power equipment. Whether we're helping a DIY enthusiast tackle their next project, supplying a crucial component to a global automaker, or providing a durable solution for agricultural needs, we're committed to Delivering Value Together™.
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- Business categories
- Sales
- Marketing
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- MAT Holdings, Inc
- MAT Holdings, Inc.
- Specialties
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Distribution Centers
- Production of Product
- Sales of Product
- Services of Product
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Marketing
- Engineering
- and Home Improvement
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Since 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. has been a diverse, privately-held organization specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality products. With headquarters in Long Grove, IL, MAT has grown to include six subsidiary companies in the U.S. and twelve worldwide, employing over 14,000 people. We proudly deliver high-quality products and trusted brands across two primary sectors…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Long Grove, IL |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Specialties | ManufacturingLogisticsDistribution CentersProduction of ProductSales of ProductServices of ProductAgricultureAutomotiveMarketingEngineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Company Description
Join Gorilla Commercial Vehicle ULC part of MAT HD, a leading company making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!
MAT HD, LLCis a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
Job Description
Job Summary
The primary function is to supervise and direct the production of high-quality brake linings by optimizing equipment and team performance. The worker manages the production operation and works to ensure product quality while achieving production schedules.
Replacement Position
Shift Hours: Mon through Thurs (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) (Fridays as needed)
Compensation Range $65k – $75k CAD
Pay is weekly, paid every Friday
Principle Responsibilities
- Provides direction and leadership in resolving technical and production-related problems to ensure completion of weekly schedules.
- Supervise approximately 35 production operators.
- Ensure adherence to all safety and quality requirements.
- Oversees and performs maintenance work necessary in maintaining machine operations.
- Trains machine operators on procedures, methods, problem-solving, programming, quality requirements, and safety.
- Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
- Performs trial and prototype equipment modifications for brake lining equipment.
- Performs set-up operations for all part numbers and verifies quality by dimensional and process material testing.
- Maintains daily production output and quality reports for corporate transmission.
- Maintain inventory of essential production tools and support materials.
Qualifications
Competencies
- Machine reliability experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and management of maintenance activities.
- Lead/Implemented plant preventative maintenance.
- Mechanical/Electrical Devices troubleshooting experience.
- Pneumatic / Hydraulic maintenance experience (a plus!).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of operating experience on mechanical assembly equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical handling and process control is desirable.
Additional Information
For Questions, please contact Josephine Ferguson at (678) 214-7724
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