Production Supervisor
About the company
IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States. Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers.
- Ensure production schedules are met and products meet quality standards.
- Champion, monitor and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
- Train and mentor production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize production processes and workflows.
- Monitor and manage production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met.
- Proficient in starting, stopping, and adjusting machines
- Recognizing and resolving common molding defects (e.g., short shots, flash, splay)
- Performing minor repairs and coordinating with maintenance for major issues
- Conducting visual inspections, dimensional checks, and using gauges or calipers
- Leading machine operators and technicians, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance
- Onboarding new staff and reinforcing best practices
- Clear and concise updates to incoming supervisors or managers
- Quick decision-making to minimize downtime and scrap
- Enforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe machine operation
- Documenting and escalating safety or quality incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
- 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous; or extensive experience in all areas of production as a production operator
- Track record of managing production teams and meeting production targets.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Skills
- We Care for Each Other
- We are True to Ourselves
- We Own It
- We are Driven
- Injection Molding – Advanced
- Production Planning & Control – Intermediate
- Quality Control & Equipment Management – Intermediate
- Safety, Compliance & Regulatory - Advanced
- Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement – Intermediate
- Technical Documentation & Reporting - Intermediate
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Problem-solving/Decision-maker
- Working Cross-functionally
- Building high-performing teams
- Proactive & Solutions Focused
- Customer Focus/Communication & Influencing
- Adaptable & Solutions Focused