Production Supervisor

Job Overview

Primary responsibilities are Pickering & Orillia based. Manufacturing/Assembly/Value Add Customer Response/Engineering/KPO/Facility Management.  Supervise and co-ordinates assembly operations.  Develops and implements production plans to facilitate new and improved products.  Requires broad knowledge of company policies and manufacturing operations.  Requires initiative in achieving established objectives.  Has exposure to some confidential information and regular contact with internal and external sources. Evaluates wastes in the business and assembly process.

A Day In The Life

• Supervise staff and activities of all Canadian assembly operations, including service poles, power bars, IMPLO, fittings product.
• Timely fulfilment of orders.
• Efficient and cost-effective assembly of service poles, power bars, IMPLO, fittings assemblies.
• Compliance with ISO requirements.
• Safety of personnel and adherence to all internal and external safety regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring safety rules are followed, safety programs are maintained and equipment is safe.
• Develops and implements assembly productivity improvements and component cost reductions.
• Maintains assembly equipment and tooling.
• Develops and implements equipment and tooling that will efficiently assemble new and improved Canadian products.
• Works with Engineering and Quality Manager, Product Development Engineer, to develop and implement the introduction of new products, improve existing products and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Requisitions operating supplies as necessary to assemble orders and ensures production equipment is maintained to an efficient level of operation.
• Expedite projects through efficient assignment of manpower and equipment.
• Supervise activities and provides direct leadership to bargaining unit employees.
• Supervise Engineering group and their efforts to provide technical evaluation and estimation, documentation management and service.
• Reviews opportunities to reduce labor and component costs without impacting quality.
• Utilize lean methodologies including kaizen events to drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop a lean culture through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enhances and promotes a stream-lined process to enhance customer experience.
• Ensures the smooth flow of goods by resolving part number logic problems, warranty and quality issues, aid in the identification of unidentified material, issuing of rework orders, vendor returns, managing part number changes, part number substitutions, phasing out of excess and obsolete stock.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• College school graduate or equivalent.
• Post-secondary courses or experience in warehousing, shipping, and receiving.
• Valid Driver’s license required -  20 to 40% travel required 
• Minimum five years related experience.
• 3+ years of assembly line experience (required)
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge and expertise in machine operation
• Familiarity with safety procedures and best practices
• Proficiency in relevant systems and software 

Hubbell Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or any other Prohibited Ground.

Hubbell Canada  welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The expected salary for this position is $91,500 – $141,500 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please note this range reflects base salary only. Total compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, and may include other incentives. This posting is for a new position. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are not used during the screening process.