Production Supervisor

Your Tasks:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Ontario’s occupational health and safety laws, including knowledge of ESA, WSIB, and OHSA regulations.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to coordinate effectively across departments
• College diploma or university degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to work on a 3-shift rotation and cover other supervisor shifts as required.
• Experience in make-to-order production and high-voltage or electro-mechanical equipment is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working in a unionized environment is required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Openness to learning and using digital and AI enabled tools on the shop floor. Prior experience is an asset; training will be provided.

We offer:

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 role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.