Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Windsor, ON (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Production Supervisor

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations in a high-volume, just-in-time / just-in-sequence production environment.
This role is responsible for coordinating people, processes, and performance to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved on the production floor.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced, unionized setting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time, in-sequence delivery of components.

• Lead a team of production employees, promoting collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.

• Drive compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements; take every reasonable precaution to protect worker well-being.

• Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve plant targets for efficiency, quality, scrap, and rework reduction.

• Resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional departments including Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and HR.

• Administer the collective agreement and support grievance processes in partnership with HR.

• Oversee the use of time and attendance systems and ensure proper recordkeeping.

• Participate in and support Lean Manufacturing / WCM / Kaizen initiatives.

• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) standards.

• Lead or participate in safety and environmental initiatives, including support for ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications.

• Empowered to stop production in the event of a serious safety or quality concern, following established escalation protocols.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support continuous improvement and plant objectives.

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Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (OSSD) required; post-secondary education in a related technical or business field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).

• Proven ability to lead in a unionized production setting.

• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshooting production processes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Familiarity with SAP or other MRP/ERP systems.

• Knowledge of shop floor systems and material flow (FIFO) principles.

• Understanding of ISO / IATF standards and environmental management systems.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities (e.g., 8D methodology).

• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills.

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  Preferred Assets

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  Working Conditions

  • Experience with Tier 1 automotive manufacturing or OEM programs.

  • Prior exposure to DCX / OEM quality systems.

  • Knowledge of workplace legislation (OHSA, work refusal procedures).

  • Multilingual abilities (English required; German or Spanish an asset).

  • Fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

  • May require overtime or weekend coverage during peak production or maintenance periods.

  • Regular interaction with employees, contractors, and external stakeholders.