Assembly Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd shift

About the role

You will supervise operations to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role is shop-floor oriented, providing hands-on product and process support to your team every day. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and morale while continuously improving the assigned department and developing your direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely and in compliance with company policy, local, provincial, and federal regulations, and any collective agreement.
• Communicate, train, guide, and coach employees to meet operational goals and manufacture high-quality products.
• Evaluate interpersonal skills, provide feedback, and recommend methods to improve communication.
• Schedule and assign personnel based on manufacturing demand, adjusting for equipment capacity and material supply to optimize output.
• Assess employee abilities and match them to the required skills for each area of the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor and track output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses, and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
• Measure performance and quality, driving positive results in operational Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
• Build working relationships with other departments (Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning, Quality) to meet production schedules.
• Meet regularly with the management team to review production results and improvement priorities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and labor laws.
• Skills in conflict resolution, time management, communication, presentation, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office software suite.
• Ability to use technology, instruments, tools, and information systems effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide guidance and direction as needed.
• Ability to set direction, make decisions, and oversee operations with minimal supervision.
• Availability to support or operate on off-shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Coaching, Counseling, and Motivation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility