Production Supervisor
The Production Supervisor ensures production requirements are met safely, on time, and within quality and cost standards. Responsibilities include supervising employees, coordinating schedules, and managing safety compliance in accordance with OH&S acts.
- On-site
- Cambridge, ON
- Posted May 6, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Production Supervisor Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge Compensation: CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 / year Description As a member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure that production requirements are met safely, on time and within acceptable levels of quality, and costs, specific to all materials, documentation and services required to support production and customers, both internal and external, for the assigned Department. Areas of Responsibility Include: Responsible for the physical and psychological safety of all employees. Ensure employees work in accordance with OH&S Act and CGT’s EHS Policies & Procedures – PPE, work methods, plant rules, mutual respect, etc. Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of employees on various pieces of equipment Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments Resolve work problems (people, equipment, etc.) and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality Training and mentoring of employees in job duties, safety procedures and company policies Evaluate the performance of employees and the department through performance appraisals; Recommend actions such as hire, promote, discipline, etc. Prepare production and other ad hoc reports Lead and participate on various teams Learn the basics of operating the equipment and assist with set-up or operation where needed Manage in accordance to the Collective Labour Agreement Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Education & Experience: University degree or college diploma OR equivalent experience 3+ years of production supervisory/leadership experience in a unionized setting, ideally within a similar manufacturing environment and with similar equipment Applied experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles Computer savvy (must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications) Ideal to have experience in a: Chemical, plastic or rubber manufacturing environment; Automotive manufacturing experience; SAP experience Work Environment: Usually work in plant and lab environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. Some exposure to chemicals. Standard 40-hour work week, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate activities. Domestic and International travel may be required. Physical Requirements: Constant standing, walking. Minor lifting, bending, push/pull requirements This is a full-time role, based on a 40-hour standard work week on rotating shifts. Additional hours are required to accommodate business activities. Benefits Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge Comprehensive health benefits including - health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage for you and your dependent family RRSP matching program Employee and Family Assistance Program Safety shoe and safety eyewear program Professional development opportunities Privately owned Canadian business Friendly, knowledgeable staff with high tenure and experience 150+ year history Company events and celebrations
What you’ll do
The Production Supervisor ensures production requirements are met safely, on time, and within quality and cost standards. Responsibilities include supervising employees, coordinating schedules, and managing safety compliance in accordance with OH&S acts.
Requirements
Requires a university degree, college diploma, or equivalent experience with over 3 years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing setting. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and Microsoft Office is required, with SAP experience preferred.
Benefits
• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Coverage • RRSP Matching Program • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Safety Shoe And Safety Eyewear Program • Professional Development Opportunities
Listed skills
- LeadershipPreferred
- Microsoft OfficePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Production Supervision
- Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Employee Training
- Performance Appraisals
- Scheduling
- Safety Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Unionized Environment Management
- Reporting
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum education
- College diploma
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Canada
