Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Location: Blind River, ON

Salary: $95,800 - $114,000.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, and a full pension plan.

Vacancy Status Disclosure: Permanent Full-time (Replacement).

AI Statement: Carmeuse does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

General Position Description:

The Production Supervisor oversees the plant production activities; directly supervise the activities of the front-line production employees charged with the performance and verification of production activities throughout the plant to support continuous improvement of the site manufacturing operations to enable manufacturing of products in scheduled quantities, at the lowest sustainable cost and acceptable quality.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing leadership to ensure all company safety rules and agency regulations are observed by all employees. This includes providing a safe workplace, planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals

• Communicate site operating targets and results and solicit feedback on causes for gaps relative to sales, production, training and maintenance targets

• Manage employee concerns as assigned

• Support regulatory compliance with environmental regulations for the lime facility

• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly employees ensuring effective job performance and task completion

• Execute work plans and daily activities

• Participate in required meetings, investigations, and other activities associated with site leadership; as appropriate

• Provides task training to employees to ensure technical competence of employees is maintained

• Supervise and ensure conformance to the company safety and environmental programs

• Identify and initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product or process

• Oversee the loading of raw materials into the operation as well as shipments and distribution of finished goods and materials

• Ensure appropriate records and data are input into SAP as required

• Ensure employee clock punches are correct for all their employees through Kronos

• Actively assess work environment to remove potential safety and environmental risks

• Comply with agreements with Employees Association and ensure supervisory actions do not violate them

   

Basic Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of post-secondary education in a technical discipline or technical certificate; or related experience
• Minimum of 7 years related experience of direct production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with focus on quality, safety, environmental matters, process & people; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc., highly preferred
• Strong material management skills; must be results driven & a self-starter
• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions

• Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities; rotary kiln or reheat furnace experience, a plus

Benefits & Compensation:

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of Health, Dental and Vision coverage 
• Defined Contribution Pension with company matching contribution
• Optional RRSP contribution available if desired
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications
• Well rounded company wellness plan with incentives
• Company paid time off for volunteering