Manufacturing Engineer - Production shift supervisor

We have an opportunity for a full-time/permanent position for an engineering internship program that will lead into a future shift supervisor role in our Operations Department, located in Hamilton, Ontario. Candidates must have an engineering background and be interested in a career in heavy manufacturing in the production department. The successful applicant can expect an extended training period in all aspects of the Birla Carbon manufacturing operations in order to learn the process from the ground up. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for leading, supervising, coaching and coordinating production personnel (operators) while monitoring production to ensure product quality and department objectives are met in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. This position is not for someone looking to work in the engineering department specifically, but rather wanting a career in manufacturing operations. Who We Are: Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of high quality Carbon Black additives globally, and a flagship business of the US $48 billion Aditya Birla Group. Our current footprint extends across 12 countries in five continents with 16 manufacturing facilities and combined annual production capacity of over 2 million tons. Now with manufacturing presence in each of the key markets of Asia, Europe and the Americas, Birla Carbon delivers uniform product quality and consistent experience worldwide. What We Offer: Competitive salary, bonus and vacation plan Opportunity for growth, training and advancement Competitive health and dental benefits Saving Plan Program Company branded uniforms and jackets with laundry services Safety boots and full PPE provided Employer sponsored Education Assistance, Annual Gym Membership and Employee Referral Program Responsibilities: Monitoring our production processes and equipment to ensure minimal downtime while maximizing quality, productivity, customer service, safety, efficiency, environmental compliance, and procedural compliance. Perform periodic inspections of equipment to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment. Planning, scheduling and coordinating our production processes and procedures to meet our operational objectives. Develop and maintain positive employee relations and a collaborative work environment. Develop and maintain excellent employee awareness, morale, customer satisfaction, and commitment through goal-focused employee training, supervision, daily communication, recognition, performance management, coaching, counseling, personal involvement and on-going employee feedback. Collaborate with all personnel, in all departments, to ensure reliable and consistent operation of the plant on a regular basis. Ensuring the quality of our customer products. Providing leadership in a customer-focused quality driven organization Foster and promote with all employees an environment of continuous improvement; in particular, by identifying and recommending improvements to improve the overall efficiency of department. Perform all duties consistent with a hands-on perspective and a visible presence in our plant areas. Perform other relevant duties as required. Requirements: Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment. Experience in continuous process, chemical, or carbon-black manufacturing plant is an asset. Knowledge of DCS (Distributed control systems), or similar supervisory control and data acquisition industrial control applications Excellent understanding of production processes, equipment, instrument monitoring equipment, safety, quality, and environmental standards. Experience in plant maintenance/reliability; with rotating equipment, pumps, fans, blowers, bucket elevators, conveyer belts, dust collectors, venting and piping is an asset. 3+ years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing and/or continuous process environment is an asset. Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot production related issues/problems and respond accordingly with corrective actions. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is an asset. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities; Practical computer skills: (MS Office, MS Project, SAP, etc.) Work Conditions/Schedule: Able to operate basic mechanical tools safety and efficiently. Able to work in outdoor weather conditions and ability to climb several flights of stairs (work at heights) on a regular basis. Continental rotating shift work (ie, 2, 2, 3); including alternating weekends, nights (2-weeks days/2-weeks nights) and holidays. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Overtime as required Birla Carbon is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will lead, supervise, and coordinate production personnel while monitoring processes to ensure safety, quality, and operational efficiency. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, planning production schedules, and fostering a collaborative, continuous improvement environment.

Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and have experience in industrial or continuous process manufacturing. Proficiency in industrial control systems, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards are essential.

• Competitive salary • Bonus plan • Vacation plan • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Saving plan program • Company branded uniforms • Laundry services • Safety boots • Personal protective equipment • Education assistance • Annual gym membership • Employee referral program

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• Production supervision
• Manufacturing operations
• Process monitoring
• Safety compliance
• Environmental compliance
• Team leadership
• Troubleshooting
• DCS
• Industrial control systems
• Plant maintenance
• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Performance management
• Scheduling
• Continuous improvement
• SAP
• Working at Heights
• Employee Relations
• Lifting Ability
• Rotating Equipment
• Shift Work
• Planning
• Bucket Elevator
• Chemical Engineering
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Distributed Control Systems
• Performance Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Leadership
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Operations
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Operations
• Production Process
• Coaching
• SAP Applications
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Mechanical Tools
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Coordinating
• Reliability

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Energy
• Manufacturing Engineer/Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week