Production Supervisor - Jobs in Winnipeg Manitoba

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Production Supervisor is responsible for providing front line supervision within a unionized manufacturing environment. Co-ordinates production activities ensuring work is carried out to TAKT time and budget and that work meets customer requirements.Provides direction to employees to adhere to TAKT times. Ensures employees adhere to company policies and procedures.Ensures work is carried out in accordance with MCI #39;s health, safety, and environment protocols.Provides communication link to senior management and ensures objectives are met to achieve business goals.WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Directs department activities and ensures production is carried out in accordance with customer requirements, TAKT times and LEAN manufacturing practices. Implements improvements within the department via Kaizen events as required.
• Ensures work meets quality standards.Addresses any non-conforming materials with the Material Review Board.Follows through on quality issues by ensuring root causes are identified and addressed.
• Monitors and ensures budget compliance and provides updates on department budget status to management. Advises management of issues when required.
• Directs and assigns work to production employees (via balanced lines) and ensures employees have the training, skills and authorization to perform tasks.Promotes Lean training within the group. Manages employee performance to maximize effectiveness as set against the TAKT time.
• Ensures employees perform work safely and that equipment is maintained, and processes are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (H amp;S/E) policies and procedures. Takes proactive measures to address H amp;S/E issues. When required, leads investigations, and enforces compliance as applicable.
• Provides guidance to employees on work requirements and expectations.Ensures employees perform effectively and comply with various company policies, procedures and practices including Plant Rules, Plant Healthamp; Safety Rules, Attendance, Human Rights, and others as applicable. Addresses any employee compliance or performance issues through MCI #39;s corrective action process.
• Ensures compliance with terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.Responds and addresses employee/labor relations matters as appropriate.
• Maintains and enforces department standards of neatness, order and cleanliness to meetquot;5 S quot; targets.Carries out other projects or initiatives aimed at advancing MCI #39;s business effectiveness.Any other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Previous leadership experience with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the transportation, automotive or bus industry.
• Experience working in unionized environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, and a track record of dealing with progressive discipline issues in a constructive fashion.
• Dedication to continuous learning is evident through your varied educational background, or a combination of progressive related experience and hands-on learning along with a desire to further your education.
• Good computer skills, with focus on MS Office (Word / Excel)

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan
• Company paid Basic Life, AD amp;D, and Short Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages
• Ongoing training and development through a variety of initiatives