Job Overview
Garry Machine Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor/Manager to lead CNC, Mechanical/Electrical Assembly, and Fabrication operations.
Reporting directly to the President, this is a highly accountable operational role responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from raw materials to finished machines.
This is a hands-on, shop-floor leadership position for someone with strong CNC technical expertise, an understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly and fabrication, and effective people management skills.
The Production Supervisor/Manager will oversee production execution, setup efficiency, quality at source, machine performance, process documentation, and continuous improvement while developing supervisors and shop-floor team leads.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Manage production activities according to established plans while ensuring operational efficiency.
- Prepare machine utilization schedules in coordination with the CNC Supervisor and Plant Manager.
- Execute production schedules and collaborate with Team Leads to anticipate upcoming demands, including labour and material requirements.
- Coordinate weekly production delivery schedule meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for critical assembly operations and ensure adherence on the production floor.
- Prepare and coordinate documentation for SR&ED.
- Coordinate and implement new drawing releases with engineering and production teams.
- Plan and lead shop-floor Lean initiatives and 5S programs, focusing on continuous improvement and waste elimination.
- Forecast production requirements and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare product costing and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conduct regular productivity and quality audits to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Create Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in Job Boss and develop systems for inventory updates and scheduling.
- Ensure accurate Job Boss time scanning for production jobs and employee attendance.
- Promote, communicate, improve, and ensure adherence to workplace safety policies.
Quality Management
- Manage production quality, including quality measurements and machine-related data management.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards and seek clarification when specifications or processes are unclear.
- Conduct root-cause analyses to resolve issues at their source and update training and procedures to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure work is completed according to approved standards and that work instructions are current, understood, and accessible.
- Track production metrics and quality issues and communicate findings to the appropriate departments.
- Build and maintain a team of engaged, dependable employees who understand the importance of their roles.
- Foster a collaborative work environment and encourage employees to contribute continuous improvement suggestions.
- Prepare documentation for ISO certification and ensure compliance with ISO and quality standards.
Manpower Management
- Understand and address shop-floor employee concerns, discussing issues with management when required.
- Assess additional manpower requirements and discuss recruitment strategies as needed.
- Coordinate and support employee training.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred Field of Study: Production, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Manufacturing Experience: Minimum 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
- Management Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and SAP/ERP systems.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
Working Conditions
- Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- On-site position.
- Time will be divided between the shop floor and an office workstation.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$100,000 CAD.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Flexible paid vacation.
- Consistent performance management process.
- Peer recognition celebrations, staff meals, and social events.
