A leading Canadian manufacturing organization recognized for producing high-quality consumer products is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee and optimize night shift production operations. This role will play a key part in leading frontline teams, ensuring product quality, driving efficiency, and supporting operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Shift Requirement
- This position is dedicated to permanent night shifts.
- Candidates must be available to work overnight hours and support operational requirements on the night shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning
- Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing labour, equipment utilization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality to align schedules with business priorities.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and motivate production leads, operators, and support staff to achieve nightly production targets and maintain quality standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure production processes follow established quality standards, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Maintain audit readiness and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Partner closely with Quality teams to address deviations, implement corrective actions, and maintain product integrity.
Resource Management
- Optimize staffing, machinery, and material flow to support production demands.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability.
Performance Metrics
- Track and report KPIs related to output, labour efficiency, downtime, waste, quality, and safety.
- Analyze trends and implement action plans to improve performance.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, process flow, lean manufacturing, and automation opportunities.
- Support change management and cross-functional improvement projects.
Health & Safety
- Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture across all shifts.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and investigate incidents or near misses.
Budget & Cost Control
- Support departmental budgets and monitor overtime, labour costs, and operating expenses.
- Identify opportunities for savings without compromising quality or service levels.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing.
- Previous GMP manufacturing experience is required.
- Previous experience leading overnight or off-shift operations is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, SOPs, compliance standards, and audit readiness.
- Strong people leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams.
- Knowledge of production systems, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience using ERP/MRP or production planning software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Opportunity
Join a growing Canadian manufacturer where you can make a meaningful impact through leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to lead our night operations and help drive performance in a critical shift environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Pharma: 2 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
