PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Department: Assembly Electronics Location: Ridgetown Plant
Reporting to: Production Manager Revision: October 1, 2026
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting production operations by ensuring the production process delivers high quality products in the most profitable manner. The Production Supervisor closely monitors how employees organize their workflows. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in troubleshooting automation, and controls issues while driving continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Education Requirements:
Post-Secondary school diploma, preferably in the principles of Industrial Supervision or related field of equivalent experience.
Work Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. Surface mount technology; injection mold technology; and weld processing and stamping experience (asset). Working in a Unionized environment and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Required Language: English (verbal and written)
Skills and Abilities: Basic analytical, problem solving Organizational, time management
Attention to detail, accuracy Computer proficiency
Willingness to learn, initiative Professionalism
Confidentiality Adaptability
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word), Production reporting systems, Quality Management systems (QMS), and HRIS (Dayforce) experience as asset.
Work Experience:
Safety Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including but not limited to all requirements outlined in Sections 27 and 28
Review, understand and enforce all policies and procedures in the Dresden Industrial Health and Safety Manual.
Ensure their department is kept clean and organized.
Responsible for the implementation and on-going performance of the EMS including its review, provision of adequate resources, determining compliance and adherence to the Environmental Policy.
Quality Responsibilities:
Maintain quality standards on all products to ensure manufacturing with zero defect methodology
Ensure quality alerts are communicated to all employees
Ensure proper training is given and recorded for all employees in an effort to reduce quality concerns.
Exercise compliance with TS 16949 standards when implementing and performing all company procedures
General Responsibilities:
Direct supervision of hourly work force to maximize efficiency and reduce operating costs
Maintain production to meet all shipping schedules
Complete workplace inspections and process audits as required and corrective actions are implemented
Ensure personnel issues are dealt with on timely manner, including disciplinary actions
Provide technical support on equipment in assigned area
Ensure all documentation is completed as required
Foster a positive team environment and assist coworkers as required
Comply with all company policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned by management.
Skills and Abilities: Basic analytical, problem solving Organizational, time management
Attention to detail, accuracy Computer proficiency
Willingness to learn, initiative Professionalism
Confidentiality Adaptability
Health, Safety & Wellness
Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System.
Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and KSR standards.
Uphold and adhere to the KSR Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Environmental
Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and KSR standards.