Fabrication & Packing Supervisor
Windsor, ON, Canada
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Can Art Aluminum is a privately owned held, North American based extruder of standard and custom aluminum profiles. Since 1988, Can Art has grown from a single-press operation to the vertically integrated multi-plant, multi-press operation that we are today. We have built a reputation for uncompromised quality, responsive service, and a commitment to growth in the markets we service across North America. From initial inquiry to delivery, Can Art has the knowledge, capacity, and capability to handle client's requirements and exceed their expectations.
We are looking for a talented individual for the position of Fabrication & Packing Supervisor at our Windsor Extrusion Plant.
==> The selected candidate must be available to work on Continental Shift (12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights every two weeks)
Position Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the overall success of the fabrication and packing operations which includes leadership, health and safety, quality, production targets, and operations administration.Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to the Fabrication Manager. The Fabrication & Packing Supervisor supervises a team of approx. 25 to 35 employees.Responsibilities
Leadership, Management, and Team Building:- Lead the shift by communicating the job expectations, planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and appraising the job results by coaching and counselling employees and issuing corrective actions as necessary
- Maintain the workflow by monitoring steps of the whole process, resources & personnel, and making adjustments as necessary
- Ensure people are trained, and equipment is in good order
- Work closely with the packing, maintenance, scheduler and quality department to ensure targets are met
- Motivate people to achieve objectives through communication and feedback
- Train and develop people, with high potential and recommend cross-training within the team
Employee Health and Safety:
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment for the production areas by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
- Ensure that the team abides by all health and safety policies and procedures
- Take immediate action as required when an unsafe situation arises
- Encourage people to report all incidents so that proper measures can be taken
Quality:
- Maintain quality service by establishing & enforcing quality-related procedures, policies and organization standards
- Ensure all products meet quality standards
- Ensure downstream scrap is limited to X kg/shift
- Do not make, process or ship non-conforming products
- Enforce policies and procedures by training, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary, as per the company policy
Production Targets (Adherence and Activation):
- Run the daily shift schedule (adherence) with absolute minimum deviation
- Achieve daily scheduled production output as per plan
- Anticipate risk and take corrective action in advance
- Identify negative trends and intervene in advance to achieve output
Operations Administration:
- Ensure all procedures, systems and records are managed daily
- Take proper action to arrange for staff to fill the last-minute absence
- Ensure all daily and weekly tasks such as attendance taking, timecards approvals, quality checks, weekly JSP training, work order checklist etc. are completed in a timely manner
- Implement cost reduction, level systems and procedures
- Initiate a spirit of cooperation between the departments
- Ensure the headcount is as per the plan
- Adhere to the daily production schedule to meet daily targets
- Responsible for training production personnel and operators
- Able to perform other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
- Post-secondary education is considered an asset
- Can Art Supervisory Training Program student or graduate, preferred
Work Experience
- Must have at least five years of directly related experience in a production environment.
- Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or fabrication facility is a definite asset
Knowledge & Skills Requirements
- Understanding of EPICS or comparable MRP systems
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
Competencies
- Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Independent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail, completeness and accuracy
- Ability to liaise with various functional departments and build effective relationships
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment
- Exposure to loud noise
- Exposure to high and low temperatures
- Eventual need to work outside of regular hours
What We Offer:
- Casual Dress
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision Care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Performance Bonus
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Can Art is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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