Penta Equipment Inc. Hiring for Production Supervisor (Glencoe, ON) at London, ON Full Time

We are an agricultural manufacturer specializing in the production of TMR mixers, spreaders and dump boxes. With over 25 years in business, we’ve proven to be a leader in the development and production of innovative and robust agricultural farm equipment.

We have two production facilities in Ontario located in Glencoe and Thamesville. Our products are manufactured in our Glencoe facility and then transported to Thamesville for final assembly and shipping.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our leadership team in Glencoe, ON. The Production Supervisor must exhibit a strong working knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and shop processes, and must be capable of overseeing multiple activities simultaneously and taking ownership of the output of the individuals working on his or her team. The core responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Receiving production targets from the Production Manager; managing the delegation of tasks to production personnel and ensure proper staffing for all tasks

Leading by example; actively participating in the manufacturing or assembly process, learning and working hands-on alongside the employees

Assisting the Production Manager with production reporting and assuming management responsibilities in his or her absence

Providing feedback to the senior management team to share ideas, improve operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Counselling and correcting improper techniques that affect employee productivity and product quality

Serving as the first point of contact for all employee concerns

Providing regular performance feedback and effective hands-on training to staff for skill development and growth

Initiating disciplinary measures when required and facilitating the dismissal of production employees when prior corrective attempts have failed

Participating in the hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees

Reviewing and approving employee time off requests; ensuring maximum attendance levels and optimal staffing

Assisting in the development and action of employee performance reviews, compensation adjustments, and quarterly bonus discussions

Our Ideal Candidate

Has 5+ years of experience in a production / manufacturing environment

Has 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience

Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Has good general computer operation skills and basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

Is an analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability