Shop Supervisor

Job Description

<p>We are currently searching for an ambitious, self driven Shop Supervisor to join our Global manufacturing team in London, Ontario. This is a "hands-on" position working collaboratively with other departments to maintain the flow in the metal shop production.</p><p><br></p><p>Our successful candidate can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you will contribute to developing industry-leading products. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>Monitor, forecast and maintain manpower based on production requirements</li><li>Drive KPI target achievement through regular team reviews and problem-solving activities</li><li>Demonstrate continuous improvement in areas of responsibility by reducing process waste</li><li>Manage budgets to ensure company goals are achieved</li><li>Maintain 5S standards and ensure operations are within compliance with health and safety standards as required by law</li><li>Set up, troubleshoot, monitor and operate several complex machines, including</li><li>CNC turret punch presses, CNC brake presses, spot welders, core machines (automated production machines) and CNC water-jet tables</li><li>Directly supervise staff and perform daily work audits, prepare regular inventory reports and analyses as required</li><li>Monitor, approve and maintain up to date computer records for payroll timecards</li><li>Support and develop shop floor employees including team leaders</li><li>Operate various metal shop machines, including CNC turret punch press, CNC brake presses, spot welders, core machines and CNC water jet tables to produce component parts for units</li><li>Ensure the efficient use of labour and equipment, directly responsible for providing strong labour operation and maximizing equipment usage to affect the best possible deliverables</li><li>Monitoring, checking, and approving the work of the team ensuring that produced components are of quality in accordance with standards and specifications</li><li>Provide regular coaching, performance feedback and effective training to staff for skill development, growth, and performance improvement to encourage and support a high-performance work culture</li><li>Support colleagues and work in a team environment to support strategies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in manufacturing management or a related field of study</li><li>5+ years work experience in manufacturing environment in a supervisory position</li><li>Advanced understanding of lean manufacturing, production processes and quality control</li><li>Excellent reading, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills in order to discharge responsibilities efficiently and effectively</li><li>Good working knowledge of MS Excel, calculators and other office equipment</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills</li><li>Ability to resolve operational issues using good judgement</li><li>Strong supervisory, organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Knowledgeable of proper safety standards and procedures regarding operation of equipment</li><li>Flexibile with the ability to assist with other projects as needed</li></ul><p></p>