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Position: Production Supervisor, Norwood Windows & Doors Division

Reporting to the Director of Norwood Production

Norwood Windows & Doors, a Division of West-Wood Industries, is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Production Supervisor.

This key leadership role is dedicated to overseeing the production process, with a particular focus on product assembly, component preparation, equipment optimization, maintenance, and operational efficiencies. Preference will be given to candidates with window & door assembly, woodworking experience or a demonstrated aptitude for woodworking processes.

Location: Scoudouc, New Brunswick (in person)

Responsibilities:

Production Oversight:

• Manage and supervise the production of wooden components for doors and windows to meet quality standards and production schedules.
• Implement and optimize production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Employee Supervision:

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of production employees in their daily tasks and assignments according to their defined roles and responsibilities, while ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the production team.
• Track and maintain employee timesheets, missed time and vacation in the HRIS system.
• Actively communicate and enforce Company Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure all non-conformance is challenged and corrective action is determined, implemented and tracked.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Work closely with the Operations Leaders, Production Supervisors, Sales, Engineering, and Production Coordinator teams to address issues and continuously improve product quality.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Adhere to the preventive maintenance schedule for all production equipment.
• Report equipment issues and breakdowns to the Maintenance Department
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department and Production Manager to address issues promptly and minimize disruptions to production.

Efficiency Enhancement:

• Analyze production workflows to identify and communicate issues, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to increase overall production efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain and/or exceed the company’s targets in productivity, efficiency, and quality continuously.

Safety:

• Primary responsibility: safely direct work assigned by the employer
• Ensure employees comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations
• Take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of employees
• Inform employees of the hazards associated with their work
• Inform and instruct employees to ensure their safety
• Enforce company safety rules, programs, codes of practice and procedures
• Follow all safety rules
• Participate in training
• Report on hazards and injuries to the employer
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Collaborating with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to ensure production staff meet all safety measures and standards.
• Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks with the production employees to discuss policy changes, safety reminders, upcoming events and other memos as communicated by upper management.
• Complete hazard assessments as required

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Wood Products Processing, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or wood products environment.
• Experience with safety compliance and procedures in industrial or manufacturing environments is an asset
• Proven experience in production supervision, with a focus on equipment optimization and efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Experience with window and door assembly, woodworking, and machine operation (Carpentry, CNC, moulders, etc.) is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment operations.

What we offer

• Competitive Wages
• Health, Medical & Dental Benefits
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing and respected manufacturer of quality wood products

Who we are:

West-Wood Industries manufactures high-quality, custom wood windows and doors, sold throughout Canada and the United States under the brand name Norwood Windows & Doors. We take pride in milling our lumber, sealing glass units, painting, and assembling products on-site, ensuring the highest quality in our products.

Our facility has over 250,000 sq ft of floor space spread across six buildings where we transform raw Atlantic Canadian lumber into custom doors and windows.

We are proud of what we do! Visit www.norwoodwindows.ca or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages (@NorwoodWindowsDoors).

West Wood Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scoudouc, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to Scoudouc? (yes/no)
• Are you currently living in the Greater Moncton or Greater Shediac area?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (preferred)
• Quality Control: 3 years (preferred)
• Lean manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• EHS: 3 years (preferred)
• Staff training: 3 years (preferred)
• Woodworking: 1 year (preferred)
• Manufacturing : 3 years (preferred)
• Operations management: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person