3rd Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in directing and motivating the workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business demands.

Responsibilities

• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance.
• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
• Optimize the material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understand how his/her job contributes to profitability.
• Lead by example and demonstrate involvement over control; prompt team effort and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Initiate, seek and welcome change; eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.
• Examine materials and products at all stages of processing for conformance to customer specifications.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill the requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure production, melt, maintenance, and other departments are collaborating to meet common goal.
• Aggressively pursue OEE improvements by thoroughly investigating any recurring down time issues or any down time that is more than 20 minutes and relentlessly pursuing the rate target.
• Study production schedules and make appropriate manpower requirements.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Coach direct reports, assist in problem solving, and hold people accountable.
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the Plex.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Ability to read, write and complete required paperwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling.
• Organized, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Molten Metal Safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of solidification principles.
• Knowledge of casting defects categories and detection methods.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee benefits package includes Drug, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council community-based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Founded in 1966, the company remains committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration with access to state-of-the-art tools and resources.