Finishing Shift Supervisor Full Time

Job Title: Shift Supervisor – Finishing (Paint, Pack, Anodizing, Waste Treatment, Fabrication)

Who we are:

For over 50 years, APEL has been a leading independent aluminum extruder and finisher in North America, serving industries from construction to transportation. With state-of-the-art facilities in Calgary, Cobourg, and Phoenix, we deliver premium-quality extrusions with industry-best lead times. Our President knows every customer by name, makes regular customer visits, and instills a culture where listening, responsiveness, and partnership drive everything we do. At APEL, we grow by helping our customers and employees succeed.

Job Objective:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Finishing Shift Supervisor will be responsible for production activities in APEL’s finishing department for a given shift. APEL’s finishing department includes a state-of-the-art automated anodizing line, a modern electrostatic paint line and fabrication facilities for cutting and punching. APEL runs 24-hour operations operating 7 days per week; as such shift rotation is a requirement for this position. The Finishing Supervisor will have approximately 16-20 direct reports and be an active participant in APEL’s Leadership Group.

In addition to the production responsibilities, the Shift Supervisor’s role will involve extensive liaison with all areas of the company. Activities include but are not limited to managing resources and schedules in the Finishing Department. Key deliverables involve ensuring the finishing department meets or exceeds safety, production, cost and quality objectives. General duties are to:

•       Delegate, manage and coordinate production teams to effectively utilize the people, equipment and materials required to meet production schedules.
•        Anticipate and identify bottlenecks and take corrective measures.
•      Make ongoing operational decisions that adhere to budget requirements and sales goals.
•        Work closely with related departments to meet customer expectations for delivery and quality.
•        Foster an environment of teamwork, learning and continuous improvement.
•        Place a strong emphasis on safety, OSHA and environmental requirements.
•        Play an active role in company wide Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications:

•        The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
•        Experience in an aluminum extrusion environment with a focus on one or more areas (Anodizing, Paint, Waste Treatment, Fabrication) is considered an asset.
•        Post secondary education in chemical engineering is considered an asset.
•        Proven experience managing people and priorities in a unionized environment.
•        Education and training in Safety, Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts is considered an asset.

Compensation & Benefits: Excellent remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Working Environment: Exposed to a production environment which includes noise, moving machinery, forklifts and fluctuations in temperature.

Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and ability to lift, push, pull up to 22kg.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

APEL Extrusions Limited values diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. We’re working to create a workforce and an environment where every employee feels welcome and safe. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing hrcalgary@apelextrusions.com and we’ll be happy to support you.