production supervisor – plastic products manufacturing

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Plastic products manufacturers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and products
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Transport raw materials, finished products and scrap materials through the plant
• Start-up and shut-down systems
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Conduct safety training programs
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
• Investigate complaints
• Identify customers’ needs

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Values and ethics