Current Opportunities

Overview
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient, and productive plant operations while ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards. This role manages production staff through lead hands, overseeing scheduling, work assignments, and overall employee performance. As a key member of the Joint Environment, Health, and Safety Committee, the Plant Supervisor leads toolbox meetings, addresses daily operational issues, and ensures continuous accessibility on the plant floor. The position works closely with the Operations Manager, Health & Safety and Compliance Coordinator, and the Maintenance team to drive operational excellence and maintain a safe, collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Scarborough, ON

Pay Rate: $25.50/hour

Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Open the plant each morning, conduct initial walk-throughs, and ensure operations are ready to begin.
• Schedule trucks in coordination with the Logistics Department to meet production and delivery needs.
• Assign work tasks and redeploy staff as required to meet production requirements.
• Request, interview, and support onboarding of new employees, including providing initial orientations.
• Oversee training and development initiatives to ensure staff are capable and aligned with company standards.
• Monitor and maintain production quality control, addressing issues promptly.
• Resolve day-to-day staff concerns, documenting incidents related to behavior, policy compliance, or safety.
• Track and analyze daily productivity reports to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the safety, functionality, and proper use of all machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and company compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of operational activities and incidents.
• Lead by example to promote a positive, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Cross-train to provide supervisory coverage across different operational areas as needed.
• Complete compliance-related paperwork and support reporting requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and production reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork, collaboration, and cross-functional communication abilities
• Leadership and staff management, including training and mentoring
• Planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic production environments
• Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and judgment
• Accountability, dependability, and strong work ethic
• Conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to enforce rules, regulations, and safety protocols consistently
• Emotional intelligence and people management skills
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and respect in the workplace
• Continuous improvement mindset, including lean thinking principles
• Emergency response awareness and safety-first approach
• Initiative, self-motivation, and proactive attitude
• Forklift Training
• JEHSC Certified Member, 1st Aid training, TDG training an asset
• Management Training & Experience
• High School a must, some college/university an asset.
• Must have a clear criminal background history
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work full time hours as required by this position