Welding Production Supervisor

Title:Welding Production Supervisor – Day Shift Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Base Salary: $90,000 – $97,500 + OT (dependent on experience) Shift Premium: N/A Location: Mississauga Vacation: 3 weeks Additional Benefits: Profit sharing, pension plan, comprehensive benefits Production Supervisor – Role Overview We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and manage the daily operations of a dynamic production team. This role is critical in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the department. As a Production Supervisor, you will mentor and guide production staff, coordinate workflow, and maintain operational excellence on the day shift, with initial training provided on the same shift. Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and coordinate production team activities to ensure timely completion of production targets. Enforce safe work practices and compliance with all health and safety policies. Plan daily operations, anticipate production challenges (material shortages, equipment issues, rush orders) and minimize downtime. Participate in hiring, onboarding, safety orientation, and performance evaluations. Train, mentor, and motivate production staff to improve skills, productivity, and overall performance. Lead daily stand-up meetings to align teams and communicate priorities. Develop and update manufacturing work instructions and operational documentation. Administer union-related provisions, provide clear expectations, maintain accountability, and deliver regular feedback. Oversee administrative activities including health and safety inspections, payroll adjustments, and production reporting. Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are met. Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, work simplification, bottleneck management, and process improvement projects. Act as a project leader for departmental improvement initiatives as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Provide exposure and guidance on automation technologies including welding robots, CoBots, and other automated production systems. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized setting. Minimum 5 years hands-on production welding experience, including supervisory experience. Familiarity with welding robots, CoBots, and automation systems is an asset. Flexibility to work day shift for training purposes. Strong knowledge of shop drawings, welding/fabrication processes, and industrial machinery. Experience training employees in welding or machine operations. Advanced computer skills, including Google Workspace and manufacturing software. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations. Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English Certifications CWB Welding Supervisor (per CSA Standard W47.1) – Asset (not mandatory) #P2

Lead and manage daily welding production operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. Coordinate workflow, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing and 5 years of hands-on production welding experience. A bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing is preferred, along with strong leadership and technical skills.

• Profit Sharing • Pension Plan • Comprehensive Benefits • Vacation

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• Production Supervision
• Welding
• Lean Manufacturing
• Team Leadership
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Workflow Coordination
• Performance Evaluation
• Union Relations
• Process Improvement
• Automation Systems
• Shop Drawings
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Google Workspace
• Manufacturing Software
• Personnel Training

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

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week