Production Supervisor

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

The Night Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production activities during the night shift in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of production lines while providing leadership, coaching, and support to Team Leaders and Operators. The Supervisor is accountable for shift performance, KPI results, employee safety, discipline when required, and maintaining compliance with all operational and quality standards.

The Supervisor also collaborates closely with the Production Manager, QHSE team, and other departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure optimal production flow.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and support Team Leaders and Operators on the night shift.
• Ensure a safe work environment and promote a positive safety culture.
• Participate in personnel management: scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, training, and onboarding.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and feedback to meet shift objectives.

Operational Management

• Ensure overall night shift performance (OEE, quality, safety, cost).
• Oversee production operations and maintain standards.
• Manage production changes, troubleshooting, and machine downtime.
• Ensure effective communication during shift handovers.
• Oversee specific operations (bulk unloading, handling second-choice material, etc.).

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure quality standards and adherence to manufacturing, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective/preventive actions.

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete shift reports (safety, production, quality, incidents).
• Maintain documentation for staffing, training, and discipline.
• Communicate major issues promptly to the Production Manager.
• Conduct basic inspections and attend mandatory training.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education 

• High school diploma required. 

• Post-secondary education in a technical or leadership field (asset). 

Knowledge and Experience 

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required. 

• Competency in production processes and automated systems. 

• Forklift experience (asset; training provided). 

• Basic computer skills (Excel, email, AS400CA, Microsoft Suite).

Working conditions : 

• Night shift position; may rotate if needed. 

• Required to work on the machine daily, covering breaks and/or absences  

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs (team lifting when required). 

• Must wear all required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, etc.). 

• Exposure to temperature fluctuations within the plant. 

• Requires both physical and mental stamina to manage overnight operations. 

Why should you join our team?

• Participation in profit sharing
• Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
• Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year!)
• Pension fund / 2 contribution options:
  • 3% employee – 3% employer
  • 5% employee – 4% employer
• Social club
• Paid weekly
• Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)