Production Supervisor, Afternoon Shift 2pm-11pm, (Flexographics/Printing) – Brampton

The Production Supervisor will ensure that the production of products meets or exceeds efficiency targets and company quality standards. In addition, the Production Supervisor will ensure that facilities, all employees and processes conform to IFS Pacsecure, Health and Safety Standards as well as company rules and regulations.

This position is for the afternoon shift (2pm-11pm).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with and supervise a Production team of approximately 11 employees to ensure safety, quality and productivity.
• Develops and recommends improvements in facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitors and manages manufacturing processes to ensure the efficiency of operations.
• Conducts shift meetings concerning department performance to standards of production, health and safety, IFS Pacsecure.
• Ensure necessary work orders, materials are prepared and staged for the next 24 hours
• Achieve quality/waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on their equipment, following proper procedures and following up on suggested improvement
• Responsible for assisting with the hiring and training of new employees.
• Validate all paperwork is filled out properly and accurately. Working with (Item Creator) in investigating, correcting, relaying/retraining operators on touch screen information errors.
• Follow up on corrective action implementation
• Monitor employee attendance and performance and start-up meetings
• Maintain discipline and conformance to all company rules and regulations
• Monitor and maintain production data integrity
• Assign mechanical repairs when required and monitor approved mechanical repairs
• Co-ordinate press approvals/trials conducted on afternoon shift with lead hand, adjuster and operating staff, Sign-off on job setup prior to running
• Participate in yearly performance reviews
• Housekeeping after shift ends.
• Knowledge in ADP
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of IFS Pacsecure program
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry and flexo printing
• Kaizen, 5s, and Lean Six Sigma knowledge an asset
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Reading a computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office equipment, hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas (Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Hair & Beard Netting).
• Working in various temperatures & humidity levels depending on building & department (not all areas are temperature controlled throughout facilities).
• Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week); Ability to work any shift, including 12 hours, evenings, and weekends

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Designing & Managing Work: Customer Focus, Managing & Measuring, Organizing, Planning, Priority Setting, Process Management, Functional/Technical Skills.
• Making Things Happen Through Teams: Action Orientation, Conflict Management, Confronting Direct Reports, Delegation, Directing Others, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Sizing Up People, Building Effective Teams.
• Being A Strong Role Model & Leader: Integrity, Ethics & Values, Action-Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Problem Solving, Standing Alone.

Compensation:  $24-$32/hour + benefits!