Mylen Custom Kitchens Hiring for Production Supervisor at Chatham-Kent, ON Full Time

Since 1988 Mylen Custom Kitchens prides itself on providing the very best in quality, delivery, and installation of custom cabinets, doors, and drawer fronts in virtually any size and varying wood species and styles by being a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood cabinets servicing southern Ontario. Mylen commits to being at the forefront good environmental stewardship in dealings with suppliers, customers, employees, the government and community and therefore is dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint by providing products and services that enable its customers to reduce their environmental impact as well.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing all areas of the production process, including the Manufacturing, Finishing and Shipping and Receiving departments. The Production Supervisor will ensure performance standards are achieved, or exceeded, while focusing on efficient and safe operating methods and adhering to adequate quality standards and ensuring process optimization.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and coordinate all aspects of daily production operations to ensure performance standards are achieved, including meeting production schedules and targets within the budget and to quality specifications, as directed by management.

Maintain a working knowledge of all production processes.

Troubleshoot areas of concern, identify and collaborate with production and management team for efficiency improvements and/or quality of work/products.

In coordination with the appropriate department Team Lead, champion the successful execution of processing service jobs, beginning upon receipt of request, seeing it through the production process and verifying timely completion for delivery, with a continual focus on ensuring adequate quality standards are achieved.

Assist Quality and Engineering departments in the research, trial/development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve the production process.

Oversee care and use of company tools and routine maintenance of equipment.

Assist and monitor cross training of production operators to ensure all individuals are adept in various areas of the production process.

Responsible for approving/denying leave requests and arranging shift coverage for employee vacation requests, sick calls and other time off, as applicable.

Responsible for arranging overtime coverage, when necessary.

In consultation with departmental Team Leads, and operators, as applicable, review and compile pertinent information and data to be submitted to the senior management team in a daily shift summary report. Such information shall include daily production output, issues, successes, service updates, daily personnel absences, health and safety incidents or concerns and other general feedback as applicable.

Provide performance support to employees in coherence with applicable management staff and Human Resources, as necessary.

Provide clear direction and motivate team to individual and group success.

Communicate questions, concerns and suggestions at all departmental and management levels, as applicable, and be responsive to employee concerns.

Assist in the interviewing process and assessing prospective employees, as necessary.

Follow and enforce all Company and legislative health and safety policies and requirements, ensuring compliance at all times.

Provide comprehensive health and safety orientation, production training and refresher training, as necessary.

Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with employees, management and customers/visitors.

Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a quality, results driven and fast paced work environment.

Ability to work in hot and humid and cold work environments.

Physically demanding tasks (i.e., lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time).

Interaction with some heavy machinery, moving equipment and movement of chemicals within the finishing department.

Must be able to work assigned shift schedule rotation.

Ability to work extended hours or shifts when required to meet production demands.

Participate in compulsory training as deemed necessary for the role.

CSA steel toed construction grade safety shoes in production area.

Means of daily/reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Vocational, technical training or equivalent experience. College diploma in technical or business related field an asset.

Experience in cabinet manufacturing and/or installation an asset.

Three to five years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing team environment.

Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, meet tight deadlines and effectively follow-up.

Process-focused with a concern for continuous improvement.

Autonomous.

Intermediate level computer skills using Microsoft Office software (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Manufacturing regulations and Supervisory related roles and responsibilities preferred.

Valid First Aid and CPR certification an asset.

Valid lift truck certification an asset.

Valid transportation of dangerous goods certification an asset.

Valid Joint Health and Safety Committee certification an asset.

COMPENSATION

Competitive Wage

Benefits commensurate following successful completion of probationary period

Value added perks offered exclusively through the My Perks program

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Mylen is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices, and an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you are contacted through our recruitment process, please advise Human Resources of your need(s) for accommodation measures, which will be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection.