Manufacturing Supervisor

Cambridge, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

$78,500–$87,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily production operations, including fabrication and assembly, to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence. This role is responsible for coaching production staff, managing resources, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily production activities related to the fabrication, assembly, testing and completion of mobile shredding trucks. This role provides direct leadership to production employees while ensuring safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives are achieved. Production Leadership & Supervision * Supervise daily production operations and shop floor activities. * Lead, coach, train and develop production employees. * Assign work, establish priorities and balance manpower resources. * Monitor attendance, performance and workplace conduct; administer coaching and disciplinary actions when required. * Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping and company policies. * Support employee development through training, cross-training and performance feedback. Production Execution & Coordination * Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently and on time. * Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. * Participate in developing and executing recovery plans when schedules are at risk. * Ensure accurate labor reporting, production tracking and ERP transactions. * Lead production status meetings, communicate issues and track action items to completion. * Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Inventory teams. Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement * Promote compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements. * Participate in regular safety inspections and incident investigations when required. * Ensure workmanship and quality standards are consistently achieved. * Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues. * Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS: Education * College diploma or university degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, Business or a related field preferred. * Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered. Experience * 5-7 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. * Experience in custom manufacturing, heavy equipment, truck manufacturing, industrial equipment assembly or similar operations preferred. * Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools. Skills * Strong leadership, coaching, communication and employee development abilities. * Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational and time management skills. * Ability to interpret production schedules, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation. * Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and root cause analysis. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems WHAT MAKES SHRED-TECH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? We’re ambitious and we expect our team to give their best effort to achieve the goals we set together. In return, we invest in people who are committed to growing with us. We offer: * Excellent company paid benefits after probation, including extended healthcare, dental, vision and employee assistance program * Group RRSP with company matching after 1 year * Safety boot reimbursement up to $150 * Prescription safety glass program * Opportunity for growth through internal recruitment This opportunity is an existing role. Salary Range: $78,500 - $87,000 CAD based on experience AI: Is not used during the hiring process About Shred-Tech Shred-Tech is a leading manufacturer of shredding systems serving customers throughout the world. Shred-Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Shred-Tech is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with heavy equipment or custom manufacturing. A college diploma or university degree in a related field is preferred, along with proficiency in ERP systems and Lean Manufacturing principles.