Production Supervisor Home Hardware Burford, Ontario Build Your Career with One of Canada’s Most Respected Employers For more than 60 years, Home Hardware has built one of Canada’s most trusted and recognized brands. Proudly Canadian and Dealer-owned, Home Hardware supports nearly 1,100 independently owned stores nationwide through a culture grounded in teamwork, community, operational excellence, and long-term employee commitment.

Employees are drawn to Home Hardware for its supportive leadership, collaborative culture, stable operations, and predictable schedules. Opportunities to join the organization are limited, as many employees build long and rewarding careers here.

On behalf of Home Hardware, Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor for the Paint Manufacturing operation in Burford, Ontario. Reporting to the Manufacturing & Distribution Manager, this role will oversee daily production operations within a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment producing paint, aerosols, caulking, and related products. This opportunity is ideal for a confident manufacturing leader who thrives on the production floor, enjoys coaching teams, values safety, and can effectively balance accountability with approachability.

Why Join Home Hardware? Stable, long-term career opportunity with one of Canada’s most respected employers Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong employee tenure Hands on leadership role with visibility and operational impact Ongoing training, education reimbursement, and professional development support Performance based bonus structure in addition to hourly compensation Stable day shift schooled with long weekends

Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation and maintain a safe working environment for all Team Members Participate on the Health & Safety Committee and lead monthly departmental safety meetings Coordinate staffing and raw material availability to meet daily production requirements Step into production duties as needed to support operations and maintain work flow Monitor production schedules and communicate any risks or delays to management and scheduling teams Track line speed and production output to achieve daily targets Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and coordinate maintenance support when required Perform ongoing quality checks to ensure products meet company standards Troubleshoot and resolve quality concerns related to production batches Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Monitor waste disposal practices and maintain spill response supplies Complete and oversee daily cycle counts and support inventory activities Communicate production goals and KPIs with team members and encourage employee involvement in process improvements Coach, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen performance and engagement Monitor attendance, coordinate scheduling, and ensure adequate staffing coverage Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications 5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred Experience within chemical, paint, industrial, packaging, consumer products, or continuous manufacturing environments considered an asset Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and manufacturing safety practices Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and navigate difficult conversations professionally Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence and problem-solving capability Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or 5S initiatives preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. Oracle ERP experience considered an asset College Diploma, University Degree, or equivalent combination of education and practical manufacturing leadership experience considered

Compensation Competitive hourly wage ($30.70–$36.75 per hour) plus bonus programs Comprehensive benefits programMonday-Thursday schedule (10-hour shifts) Opportunity to grow your leadership career in manufacturing Professional development and education support

To discuss this opportunity, on behalf of Home Hardware, please contact Brian Small with Prime Management Group Inc. at brians@pmg.on.ca or 226-289-1037.

Prime Management Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Candidate applications are reviewed by a senior Prime Management Group Inc. Executive Search Consultant as part of our recruitment process.