Fiber Extrusion Supervisor

• Oversees, assists, and manages operations of assigned department, providing progress updates to Fiber Value Stream Manager
• Maintains and fosters a continuous improvement environment through Lean Principles and constant evaluation of current processes while adhering to quality standards
• Provides strong leadership to department personnel through hands on involvement as a “working” supervisor when needed
• Determines work assignments and establishes priorities for personnel of assigned department
• Builds and maintains a highly motivated and flexible workforce that is cross trained on all equipment
• Provides on-the-job training as needed to ensure quality production and properly orients and trains new hires
• Communicates job expectations to employees, monitors, and appraises employee performance to reduce department turnover
• Monitors overall employee performance using the corrective action process when needed
• Tracks employee absenteeism and reviews payroll records to verify hours worked
• Performs annual employee performance appraisals
• Serves as an active participant of the Emergency Responder Team, having full knowledge of the facility
• Provide support to the production floor, answer equipment repair and trouble-shooting requests to eliminate machine downtime and ensure continuous production

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business or Engineering
• Alternatively, a 2-year technical degree with relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a high-volume production environment
• Minimum 3 years of prior supervisor experience
• Strong knowledge of production methods
• Knowledge of Lean MFG Principles
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, engage, and motivate staff
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Sound judgement in solving problems independently
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Ability to analyse and solve problems to support continuous improvement

At least a 10% shift differential