Production Supervisor

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

VPC Group Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in converting chemicals and fiber into quality foam and nonwoven products for the home furnishing markets. A privately owned company, VPC Group is committed to creating a positive work experience for employees by providing them with a safe work environment and opportunities for growth. VPC Group has become a supplier of choice by committing to operational excellence, investing in technology, and being close to our customers to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure Health and Safety is a precondition of all that is done.

· Provide excellent service to customers, including On-Time-Delivery, as expected quality, and exceptional responsiveness requests.

· Manage a production team of hourly direct reports. Provide coaching and guidance.

· Set and meet/exceed daily production targets.

· Engage employees in building a culture based on respect, teamwork and accomplishment.

· Lead daily shift meetings with team members; set a positive tone for each day.

· Holds people accountable for their time / attendance, safety, and quality.

· Monitor throughput and report abnormalities.

· Supports maintenance team when required to ensure minimal downtime by identifying issues for manufacturing.

· Supports Production Manager in determining areas for improvement.

· Communicate with customers in a professional manner, ensuring timely updates on order status.

· Implement and maintain 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives and efforts.

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Requirements:

· Minimum 2-3 years leadership experience in manufacturing environment a must

· Must be able to work in afternoon shift on an as needed basis.

· Solid interpersonal skills; experience supervising in a unionized environment an asset

· Ability to confidently and independently make difficult decisions

· Strong computer / system skills (MS Office, ADP Workforce Now)

The company is committed to employment equity. Should you require accommodation please indicate your requirements and accommodation will be made available at any stage of the recruitment process.

We thank all those who apply but only those whose background closely matches the requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Days 7:00 – 3:15 -- 8 hour shift
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:

North York, ON M3J 2A+: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person