Plant Supervisor - 2nd Shift

To coach and guide a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality, and safety while meeting operational deadlines and budgets. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and training employees, maintaining a high-performance work environment, and addressing performance or behavioral issues.

Responsibilities

• Meet all production and distribution objectives and deadlines within the established budget.
• Teach, coach, and demonstrate work activities for team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and disciplinary functions.
• Coordinate, assign, and review work, directing staff on priorities.
• Ensure all team members receive required instruction in safety procedures, equipment use, performance standards, and company policies.
• Maintain timely, effective, and professional communications with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Handle record keeping, filing, and administrative duties as required.
• Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours and complete necessary documentation.
• Monitor working conditions to ensure team safety, taking corrective or disciplinary action as needed.
• Apply problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Kaizen) to resolve personnel and quality issues promptly.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.
• Work directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.

Requirements

• Basic math and reading skills (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant managers, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
• Ability to understand equipment and tolerances from past experience.
• Warehouse experience with forklifts, packing, and measuring.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of metals handling, including proper staging, processing, packaging, and shipping.
• First aid and CPR training.
• Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, lean practices, and sales functions.

Pay

$65,000 - $97,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary wellness programs.
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits may vary by job, country, union role, or company segment.