Shift Supervisor
Must be currently residing in Canada and have authorization to work in Canada.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E
Must be currently residing in Canada and have authorization to work in Canada.
Are you looking to join a well-established company where you can have a long and successful career? With over 350 years of history as a Company, we're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
We offer comprehensive benefits such as:
- Competitive wages amp; annual bonus opportunity
- Retirement benefits
- Career development opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO Programs, including 100% Paid Parental Leave, Paid Employee Volunteer Program, and more
- Many additional benefits, including Vacation, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, etc.
We are looking for driven, energetic Shift Supervisor to join our team in Chippawa, Ontario. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of hourly employees and the safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing operations to meet production targets within the limits of safety, costs, product quality standards and environmental control standards. This individual provides visible leadership to all employees and must be a safety mentor and must always convey this to employees by personal demonstrated behaviour.
This position works 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Shifts and overtime are subject to change based upon business conditions.
- Ensures a competent workforce through proper instruction and direction, promote safety through the identification and correction of unsafe acts and conditions, good housekeeping practices and standards and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Assigns work to personnel to achieve efficient utilization of labour - keep plant running through all shifts - arrange required production overtime and call-ins and the use of outside contractors to supplement factory service department within the guidelines of the current Work Rules and Collective Agreement. Work together with production team with the objective for continuous improvement in all operational requirements.
- Maintains satisfactory employee relations through the application of Company policies and in compliance with the terms of the Collective Agreement. Carry out probationary evaluations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions to the Industrial Projects Director when necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Science is preferred
- Experience within supervision within an industrial environment required
- A thorough understanding of electric arc Furnacing preferred
- Occupational Health and Safety knowledge
- Working knowledge and experience of 5S and Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Outlook, and ERP systems required
- Good oral and written communication skills are required with positive human relation skills
- Prior work experience in a union environment is mandatory
- Must foster a team environment and lead by example
- Lead and mentor production team and help resolve personnel issues.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS amp; DESCRIPTION
- Prepares and maintains appropriate communication with the Industrial Projects Director, Production amp; Maintenance Supervisor, and with incoming Shift Supervisor at shift change. Shift Supervisor is required to complete a shift pass on report during each shift; this report must contain all occurrences of shift.
- The Shift Supervisor is expected to be present at every furnace tap; it is critical that the Shift Supervisor is in the furnace area, observing the process, watching for safe/unsafe behaviour, making required changes to the process, documenting conditions.
- The Shift Supervisor is responsible for all Company property during the time of the shift and to ensure all employees are following proper and safe procedures in the operation of all Company equipment.
- Safety and Health: Discuss safety with employees on every shift; address unsafe conditions/potential hazards immediately; inspect often, inspect intelligently, and follow-up. Always observe Company HSE policies and be adamant that your employees are also following them.
- Support Company Safety Plan always. These include but are not limited to the following