IKO Industries Ltd. Hiring for Production Supervisor at Brampton, ON Full Time

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Brampton, ON Plant. Our manufacturing plant produces premium roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the successful candidate will focus on producing a high quality product by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel in order to maintain quality standards and increase production levels

Plan and manage scheduling for production team

Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline and performance management of employees as necessary

Improve existing processes through the application of lean tools and techniques and the upkeep all of all department documentation

Identify training and development needs and personal growth opportunities for employees, coaching and motivating individuals to achieve results

Conduct training, cross training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development

Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality

Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations, conduct safety work inspections as required

Conducts weekly crew meetings for communication of safety, quality and production changes and goals

Evaluates team members’ performance and progress toward individual skill improvements

Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures

Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems

Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification

Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times

Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role; Experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment

Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees

Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills

Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent

Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment an asset

Knowledge of KRONOS time and attendance system is an asset

Benefits:
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.