Production Shift Supervisor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and analyse daily production data with a continuous improvement mindset to improve productivity and first time quality in the department
• Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with all areas of the business, maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve any issues and discrepancies
• Participate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions
• Develop and grow shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression
• Lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities as they arise
• Review and adjust manpower requirements to meet production schedules
• Conduct daily verifications of the attendance system and manage employee timesheet approvals in the timekeeping system
• Address employee concerns and contact the General Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support
• Monitor production throughout each shift and area to ensure members have the necessary support and tools available for a successful shift
• Hold employees accountable on daily metrics and performance, and ensure downtime is being entered into EPICS accurately by reviewing press lead variance reports
• Ensure Quality and work with others to reduce/eliminate out of spec material produced
• Support and/or physically fill roles in operations as required and need arises
• Set up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of any non-conformances
• Review huddleboard and press status with previous shift supervisor and discuss any issues/downtime
• Communicate with the scheduling department as necessary to ensure effective and efficient adherence to schedule
• Review metrics at end of shift (manpower, downtime, die failures, yield, and maintenance issues) and fill out production matrix
• Ensure manpower for the next shift is balanced and fully staffed by managing call-ins; request support from other departments and/or call temporary workforce as required
• Issue Work requests when required to the Maintenance team with specific details and manage any unplanned downtime by providing alternative assignments while repairs are completed
• Maintain workflow during walk around events to ensure good housekeeping practices are observed and wip/raw material storage is flowing from receipt to its proper location
• Support compliance with all Quality management policies and procedures, and when required, contact the Quality team for support on appearance or dimensional concerns
• Participate in NCR root cause investigations when required
• Support change for the better at Almag by co-operating with others and growing the business

  Requirements

  • High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
  • Post-Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of previous leading experience in a technical environment with proven effectiveness
  • Extrusion experience is an asset
  • Health and Safety Certification or equivalent an asset
  • Technical Skills/Competence:
    • Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and people
    • Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles
    • A clear and solid understanding of policies, procedures, and Core Values
    • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
    • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
    • Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to think outside-the-box
    • Proven ability to deliver on commitments
    • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
    • Good team building and motivational skills
    • Good command of English, written and oral
    • Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension
    • The ability to read blueprints is an asset
    • Microsoft Office proficient, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
    • Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS an asset

  Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Health & Dental Health Care Spending Account
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Events
  • Floater Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Shift Premiums
  • Annual safety footwear reimbursement program

  Pay Range

  The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.