Gentek is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vinyl/aluminum siding and windows and other exterior home improvement products. With 3 manufacturing facilities and 22 distribution branches in Canada we are well-positioned to provide our customers with the best products and a superior service experience. We are looking for a qualified Production Supervisor to join the team at our vinyl siding manufacturing plant in Burlington.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will follow standard work procedures and ensure safety, quality, and productivity expectations in a fast paced, unionized, manufacturing environment while overseeing 30-35 unionized production employees. Objective is to ensure efficiency of production process in meeting quality, output, and safety targets by monitoring processes and employee performance.
Job Description
Safety:
- Ensure all employees are adhering to safe work procedures and policies
- Conduct weekly safety management audits
- Lead 5 Why Investigations
- Conduct monthly safety training
Quality:
- Assist operators with identifying and solving quality issues
- Work with Quality Manager to solve quality issues
- Ensure employees are meeting test and reading requirements and respond to non-compliance
Employee Management:
- Responsible for management of employee timecards using ADP Workforce Now
- Daily hourly rotation scheduling of employees
- Coaching employees on job performance
- Actively involved in the discipline process with HR and union
- Actively involved in investigations
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in manufacturing, operations, or related program an asset
- Minimum 5 years' experience in unionized manufacturing environment
- Superior analytical skills
- Effective leadership, coaching and motivational skills
- Ability to drive and organize work
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- MUST be able and willing to work weekly rotating shifts: Days (8am-4pm), Afternoons (4pm-12am) and Nights (12am-9am), with the potential for 12- hour continental shift work.
Additional information
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.