- Supervise and manage the performance of Production Supervisors and their respective teams.
- Ensure that daily production targets are met in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, engineering, and quality assurance, to resolve production issues and improve operational efficiency.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the production department, identifying areas for improvement.
- Implement and uphold safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Lead daily production meetings to track progress, address challenges, and provide solutions for continuous improvement.
- Develop and coach Production Supervisors, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
- Assist in strategic planning and resource allocation to optimize production processes and meet long-term business goals.
- Handle personnel matters such as hiring, performance evaluations, and discipline in coordination with the Human Resources department.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Relevant certifications in production management or lean manufacturing are an asset.
- Five to seven years of experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations.
- Familiarity with employee legislation and safety standards.
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
Skills Required
- Completion of secondary school
- Relevant certifications in production management or lean manufacturing
- Five to seven years of experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations
- Familiarity with employee legislation and safety standards
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
