Production Supervisor
Job Description
Our client is a manufacturer of Die Extrusions for various industries (mainly Automotive). They are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their Production Team.
Position: Production Supervisor (reporting to Plant Manager)
Dayshift
Permanent role
Location: Markham, ON (Woodbine/Hwy 7)
Payrange: $70,000 to $80,000 to start
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for overseeing CNC machine operations, ensuring that all machining processes meet quality standards and production targets. This role involves managing a team of CNC operators and machinists, coordinating workflow, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise in the machining process to ensure that production schedules are met.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Oversight and Team Management
- Plan, prioritize, and schedule CNC machining jobs to meet production demands.
- Monitor the workflow to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, equipment issues, or staffing levels to maintain a consistently high level of on-time delivery of dies.
- Coordinate with other departments in the shop floor, procurement, logistics, and sales.
- Supervise, train, and develop a team of CNC operators and machinists.
2. Quality Control:
- Identify and address any quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure the quality of our dies are always consistent and up to standards.
3. Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
- Identify and resolve issues with CNC machines or processes promptly.
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians for repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
4. Process Improvement:
- Evaluate current processes and workflows, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement new methods, tools, or technology.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Associate degree or certification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience (5-Axis and 3-Axis), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of CNC programming, machine operation, and maintenance.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting and decision-making ability
- Strong knowledge of production management processes, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing.
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
- CNC 5 Axis/3 Axis: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role please apply online, email your resume to Heather Boreham
We are an equal opportunity Employer!
