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Manufacturing General & Engineering - Production Supervisor

Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers to ensure efficiency and quality. Develop production tracking systems and manage staff through hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

  • On-site
  • Oshawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 1, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 31, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Assignment Duration: 12 months (extension subject to performance and overall fit) Job Summary: The main function of a production supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers. Job Responsibilities: • Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency. • Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. • Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems. • Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances. • Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records. Skills: • Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. Education/Experience: • High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred. • 2-4 years experience required.

What you’ll do

Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers to ensure efficiency and quality. Develop production tracking systems and manage staff through hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate's degree in business or a related field preferred. Candidates must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production supervision.

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Problem solvingPreferred
  • Attention to detailPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Verbal Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Raw Materials Knowledge
  • Production Processes
  • Quality Control
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Technical Drawing Interpretation
  • Staff Management

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Aug 31, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available