Production Supervisor Job at MBS Professional Staffing in Fairfield

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee SMS adoption for the Brand Portfolio

· Lead daily plant DMP meetings and implement plans to reduce costs/waste, improve cycle time, delivery, machine efficiency, and labor utilization.

· Ensure full plant capacity utilization by managing lead times and loading.

· Standardize production procedures and document improvements.

· Develop capacity plans to meet demand and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and CSA Z299.

· Support predictive/preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment reliability.

· Support warehouse procedures for inventory accuracy.

· Use problem-solving methods to drive continuous improvement.

· Manage material ordering and delivery processes.

· Collaborate with Fairfield planning to optimize production schedules and address changes.

· Maintain positive employee relations, enforce HR policies, and support employee development and training.

· Encourage employee engagement, manage suggestion systems, and reward performance.

· Implement and supervise HSE systems to achieve IIF status and ensure compliance with OHSA and legislative standards.

· Support training and performance appraisals for staff.

· Ensure alignment with operational and financial policies.

· Maintain 5S housekeeping and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS

· Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.

· Extensive knowledge of production and safety management, occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation.

· Ability to translate plans/schedules into weekly production schedules by equipment group capabilities

· Knowledge of ISO9001/TS16949/CSA Z299.3 quality systems.

· Knowledge of World Class manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Lean, TQM, KanBan, COQ, ERP, etc.

· Community College or equivalent

· 6-10 years’ experience

· Rescheduling of machines/labor when materials or maintenance problems arise – daily

· Adjustments to manpower and equipment levels to address capacity issues.