Join Our Team as a Production Shift Leader at Johnson Electric!
Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $80-85K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Days, afternoons, nights, or continental shifts
As our next Production Shift Leader , you’ll oversee production systems and coordinate supervisors and employees engaged in high-volume manufacturing operations. Your expertise in production leadership, people management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement will be essential to achieving operational targets while maintaining a safe, efficient, and collaborative workplace.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Leadership Development: Strengthen your leadership capabilities while directing supervisors and production teams
Collaborative Culture: Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and plant leadership
Employee Empowerment: Help employees take ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
Recognition Programs: Be recognized for your contributions to operational performance and team development
Career Advancement: Explore opportunities to advance within manufacturing and operations leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead production activities with clear priorities around safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Coordinate the work of Production Supervisors and employees across assigned manufacturing areas
Support Production Supervisors in resolving quality issues, prioritizing production lines, and managing staffing shortages
Adjust staffing assignments based on production schedules, operational priorities, and job-completion requirements
Provide operational coverage during vacations, staffing shortages, and overtime requirements
Serve as the first point of escalation for production questions, issues, and concerns
Interpret and enforce company policies, safety requirements, operating procedures, and work instructions
Champion safety protocols and participate in improvements to workplace safety standards
Ensure supervisors promptly report and investigate safety incidents
Verify that safety records, incident reports, and related documentation are completed accurately
Ensure production equipment operates safely and efficiently
Coordinate with Maintenance and Fluid Technicians to support equipment uptime and reliability
Monitor production schedules and estimate labor and resource requirements
Coordinate activities across production departments and manufacturing areas
Communicate operational updates to Focus Factory Leaders, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Materials teams
Analyze production problems and support supervisors and employees in implementing practical solutions
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and operating procedures
Identify opportunities to improve productivity while maintaining compliance with established standards
Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with customer and company requirements
Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, and team-based problem-solving
Provide feedback and recommendations to plant management regarding operational performance
Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and fair and consistent treatment
Lead team-building activities and encourage employee participation
Assist supervisors in setting objectives and clarifying responsibilities
Motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
Represent management professionally when interacting with employees, colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
University degree or college diploma in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is an asset
At least five years of experience in a supervisory or manufacturing leadership role
At least ten years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Strong understanding of production…