Production supervisor
Date: Nov 17, 2018
Location: Brossard, Quebec, Canada
Company: Voith Group
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Production supervisor
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The function of the Production Supervisor is to assume the direct responsibility of production functions of the entire plant, which would normally run from Monday thru Friday.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assume direct supervision of plant hourly employees in accordance with the effective Collective Agreement.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Comply with the Voith directives.
- Engage fully in the Quality and Operation Excellence (OPEX) systems.
- Communicate job expectations, monitor and appraise job results.
- Coach, counsel and discipline hourly employees based on the company’s procedures, systems and policies.
- Assign jobs to the hourly workforce.
- Assist the workforce to troubleshoot problems as they arise and make the necessary calls for help when needed.
- Report any plant or equipment mechanical or electrical problems.
- Maintain a journal of information, such as discussions with employees’, tardiness, security concerns, etc., that may be referred to in the future if necessary.
- Ensure hours worked for each employee will be accurate in JDE.
- Ensure that expenditures of Company funds are made in a judicious manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must preferably have strong mechanical aptitudes. A degree from a technical school is required.
- Must be proficient with computers and production systems such as JD Edwards, excel, word, and Outlook.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing (Opex).
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
- Must be well organized, a self-starter, and able to work with no supervision.
- Requires the ability to work under time restraints and prioritize rush work, multiple tasks and demands as required.
- Must be able to effectively gather, organize, analyze, and present data as required.
- Requires exposure to industrial environments.
- Must pass company physical with no major limitations.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.
- Bilingualism is a strong asset.
- Will preferably live within 20 km of the plant to allow reporting with 30 minutes maximum.
Why join Voith?
Qualified, motivated and loyal employees are the engine for our innovative capability and competitiveness. The willingness to think ahead and an enthusiasm for technology is what all Voithians have in common. For our Group Division Voith Paper we search for employees that are respectful team players and as diverse as our markets. Use your chance – at Voith.
Sounds like you? Apply now and become a Voithian!
If you are interested in this position, please send us your application using the link at the bottom of this page.
Please apply to the Voith Career site at: www.voith.com before October 15, 2018.