Stackpole International Looking for Production Supervisor at Stratford, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Are you looking to apply your skills with a company that has a long track record of growth and success? Stackpole International designs and delivers solutions for customers around the globe. We combine world-leading expertise in fluid power systems and powder metal technology with world-class product and process engineering to solve our customers’ must difficult challenges. We have earned their trust by honoring our commitments.

About Us

Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people— flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.

Job Description

Come Innovate Motion with us

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing Production Systems and supervise and coordinating activities of workers engaged in powder metal production. All work must be done in a safe and efficient manner and comply with all Stackpole International’s Health & Safety policies, procedures and quality systems. Working knowledge with SPS, 5S and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are required

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Provide safety leadership and direction, including:
• Provide for safe and proper training of all new employees and any transferred employees before placement on new jobs
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations
• Ensure proper safety records, accident reports, etc. are promptly reported and investigated.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are in safe working order
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel
• Oversee Production Systems, 5S activities and Continuous Improvement activities including:
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products
• Observe production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers. Assign duties and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Enhance and maintain employee morale by providing good leadership skills and being a role model.
• Ensure all employees are treated equally and fairly and promote and direct team building activities for all employees.
• Acting as management representatives in all dealings with employees, peers, customers, etc.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate worker to achieve work goals

Other

• Maintain time and production records
• Confer with other Supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments
• Ensure that the requirements of the Quality Management System and Environmental Health & Safety Systems are met.
• Other duties as required.

Our requirements :

Education and/or Experience:

• University degree or College Diploma in a related field of work, is an asset
• 3+ years’ experience working in a Supervisory role capacity
• 5+ years’ work experience in a manufacturing industry, specifically automotive, is an asset

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and team building skills with the ability to increase employee engagement within the manufacturing plant
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and incorporate action plans
• Working knowledge of the OSHA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
• Proven knowledge and leadership in the principles and practices of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvements and progress manufacturing disciplines
• Strong understanding of production processes
• Proficient mathematical skills required with particular emphasis on accuracy
• Proficient computer skills required, specifically in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment and manage priorities
• Strong communication skills, both in written and verbal
• First Aid Certification Required (or training will be required)

Language Skills:

• Proficient in English (both spoken and written)

Work Environment (including Physical Demands):

• Office setting (20%)
• Production Floor Setting- Environment can be noisy with variable temperatures (i.e. extreme heat)
• Lifting may be required from time to time
• Work shifts may include days, afternoons, nights or continental (may vary)
• Able to work overtime when required/requested
• Work in a fast pace manufacturing environment

What we offer :

Johnson Electric, Stackpole offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.