Production Supervisor

Job summary

Supervise employees and daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives in a unionized manufacturing environment. Lead on the production floor, enforce company policies and collective agreement requirements, address operational issues, and coordinate with employees, management, and support departments.

Job details

About The Role Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together! Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,200 – $92,600 base salary Hours: 40 hours per week Work Schedule: 2-week Rotating shift (Midnights, Afternoons, Days) IMT Precision does not use artificial intelligence, automated screening systems, or algorithm-based decision tools in any part of the hiring process for this position. All applications are reviewed by human reviewers. Position Summary The Production Supervisor is a front-line leader responsible for supervising employees and managing daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. Working within a unionized manufacturing environment, the Production Supervisor provides visible leadership on the shop floor, ensures compliance with company policies and collective agreement requirements, and drives employee accountability and operational performance. The Production Supervisor serves as a primary link between employees and management, ensuring production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and consistently while fostering a respectful and engaged workplace. About You At our company, we are looking for exceptional individuals who can meet the following criteria: Lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and respond to issues as they arise. Prioritize competing operational and employee-related demands. Make timely decisions and escalate issues when appropriate. Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, performance, attendance, and workplace conduct. Apply company policies and collective agreement requirements fairly and consistently. Identify barriers to production and coordinate appropriate solutions. Maintain effective communication between employees, management, and support departments. Support a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace. Education & Experience Post-Secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience will be considered. Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience. Previous supervisory, lead hand, team lead, or leadership experience preferred. Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Experience supervising employees in a production environment is an asset. Knowledge Manufacturing operations, production processes, and workflow management. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements and workplace safety practices. Company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Labour relations and collective agreement administration. Production planning and daily production requirements. Quality standards and manufacturing processes. Attendance, timekeeping, performance management, and employee relations processes. Microsoft Office and manufacturing/business systems. Skills Strong leadership and communication skills. Effective coaching and employee development skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to manage conflict and address workplace concerns appropriately. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to communicate production priorities and expectations clearly. Ability to analyze production issues and identify appropriate corrective actions. Ability to work effectively with employees, union representatives, management, and support departments. Ability to use Microsoft Office and applicable manufacturing/business systems. Core Competencies Leadership & Accountability Communication Team Development Problem Solving Decision Making Safety Focus Quality Orientation Continuous Improvement Integrity & Professionalism Working Conditions Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment. Regular exposure to noise, machinery, equipment, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Frequent presence on the production floor. Requires regular interaction with employees and cross-functional departments. May require extended hours, shift coverage, or flexibility to support production requirements. If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on exciting challenges, we invite you to join our dynamic team! Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. IMT welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process . About IMT Precision IMT Precision is one of Canda’s leading major manufacturers in the OEM and Defence industries. With over 100 years of experience, it has taught us that our employees are our most valuable assets. We offer many perks along with a stable career at IMT Precision. Our collective strength empowers us to provide our clients with the indispensable high-quality products essential to their success. Learn more about careers at IMT on our website: imtcorporation.com Benefits Of Working At IMT Extensive Health & Dental Coverage Defined contribution Pension Plan Annual Bonus Program Competitive Wages Job-Security (Long outstanding and growing company) On-the-job training Professional designation fee paid Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Social Events/Activities Years of Service Program Our Values Find Solutions We face challenges head-on and work relentlessly to solve them. If it were easy, everyone would do it. But we push through together. Stronger Together Every voice matters. There are no bad ideas here. We do better when we collaborate, share perspectives, and lift each other up. Build the Future We don’t sit back – we step forward. We take initiative and act with urgency to share the future we want to see. Be Real We speak the truth, even when it’s hard. We’re honest with each other and our customers, and we solve problems by first acknowledging them.

What you’ll do

Supervise employees and daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives in a unionized manufacturing environment. Lead on the production floor, enforce company policies and collective agreement requirements, address operational issues, and coordinate with employees, management, and support departments.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of manufacturing experience is required; post-secondary education in manufacturing, operations, engineering technology, business, or a related field is preferred, with equivalent education and leadership experience considered. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience and experience in a unionized manufacturing environment are preferred, along with knowledge of production operations, safety requirements, quality processes, labour relations, and Microsoft Office or manufacturing systems.

Benefits

• Health And Dental Coverage
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Bonus Program
• Competitive Wages
• Job Security
• On-The-Job Training
• Professional Designation Fee Paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Social Events And Activities
• Years Of Service Program

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Communication
• Employee Coaching And Development
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Conflict Management
• Organization And Prioritization
• Production Planning
• Employee Accountability
• Labour Relations
• Collective Agreement Administration
• Occupational Health And Safety
• Quality Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Manufacturing Systems

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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