Join MAT HD, a leading company making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!
MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products that provide employment opportunities to more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
Benefits:
- RRSP
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement for PT & FT employees
- Career Development based on the Skills Matrix
We are seeking a hands‑on, process‑driven Production Supervisor to lead riveting and brake shoe remanufacturing operations. This leader builds a cooperative team culture, ensures strict adherence to standard work, and drives safe, cost‑effective, high‑quality production. The role requires strong floor presence, disciplined execution, and accurate production reporting through MES/SAP.
You will oversee daily production activities, optimize equipment performance, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials to deliver the highest OTIF performance.
Shift hours: Monday - Thursday (6:00am-4:30pm)
Salary range is CAD$60,000-75,000 annually.
Principle Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise ~11 employees and foster a cooperative, accountable team environment.
- Train operators on riveting procedures, brake shoe remanufacturing methods, safety, quality, and problem‑solving.
- Reinforce process discipline and standard work across all shifts.
Production Execution
- Oversee daily riveting and brake shoe production to meet schedule commitments and OTIF targets.
- Maintain strong floor presence to monitor workflow, verify process adherence, and resolve issues quickly.
- Record production accurately through MES/SAP, including output, downtime, scrap, and material usage.
- Maintain daily production output and quality reports for corporate transmission.
Quality, Safety & Process Control
- Ensure compliance with all safety and quality requirements.
- Verify product quality through dimensional checks, riveting integrity, and process material testing.
- Enforce material‑use policies and proper handling of cores, rivets, adhesives, and consumables.
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
- Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize downtime and cost.
- Lead and support preventative maintenance activities and machine reliability improvements.
- Perform trial runs and prototype modifications for riveting and brake lining equipment.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials to ensure smooth production flow.
- Work with Planning to align schedules, resolve constraints, and optimize throughput.
- Maintain inventory of essential production tools and support materials.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements in workflow, equipment performance, material usage, and process discipline.
- Drive initiatives that reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and enhance OTIF performance
Competencies/Education/Experience
- 6+ years operating or supervising mechanical assembly equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership in production or maintenance environments.
- Experience with machine reliability, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical devices.
- Pneumatic/hydraulic maintenance experience is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with MES/SAP preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of chemical handling and process control is desirable.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 6+ years operating or supervising mechanical assembly equipment
- Demonstrated leadership in production or maintenance environments
- Experience with machine reliability, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical devices
- Pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with MES or SAP
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of chemical handling and process control
MAT Holdings, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MAT Holdings, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by MAT Holdings, Inc.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs and access to employee assistance/mental health resources are available. Some hourly roles also feature weekly pay, overtime eligibility, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and referral bonuses are available, and certain roles note weekly pay, overtime, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
MAT Holdings, Inc Insights
What We Do
MAT Holdings is a diversified, privately-held family company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries. MAT Holdings Inc. was formed in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies Inc. with its current headquarters located in Long Grove, IL. Today, the company has grown to include six subsidiary companies within the U.S. and twelve worldwide and employs roughly 13,000 people. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the automotive, fencing and hardware and power equipment sectors. Customers include home improvement centers, mass and specialty retailers, hardware and farm co-ops, wholesale distributors, warehouse clubs, OEMs, OE suppliers and others. MAT has operations on three continents including 2.1 million sq. ft. of strategically positioned warehousing and manufacturing space throughout the U.S.
