Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.
As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!
Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.
Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide automotive customers a single-source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier. As an employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best in Class" team. We believe that our team members make us great, and we offer ongoing opportunities for advancement. Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.
Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!
Mitchell Plastics provides...
- Competitive compensation
- Development and training plans
- Bonus eligibility
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
- Paid time off and paid holidays
The Opportunity:
Our Mitchell Plastics Kitchener facility is currently seeking a highly motivated, full-time Production Supervisor to join our team on the Night Shift. In this critical role, you will serve as a key player in ensuring our production floor runs smoothly and consistently meets demanding customer requirements within a fast-paced, “just-in-time” manufacturing environment.
Success in this position relies heavily on seamless cross-functional cooperation with peer Production Supervisors, as well as our Logistics, Tooling, Maintenance, Scheduling, Process, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams. While this vacancy is specifically for the Night Shift at this time, qualified candidates must maintain the flexibility to work any or all shifts, alongside daily and weekend overtime as required by production demands.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Manager. The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.
- The Supervisor must be aware at all times of any deviation from the current schedule, and will take appropriate action to either correct the shortfall, or advise the Production Manager and Scheduler if the required corrective action exceeds their authority or available resources.
- The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that parts are produced which meet the approved “First-off’s” and is conforming to established quality standards. Verify all processes are stable and within tolerances outlined in the QIR.
- Team Members are responsible to the Shift Supervisor, and the Supervisor will assign, organize and direct all resources to whatever activity is required in the pursuit of the above over-riding priorities. Ensures that the shift production report form is filled out correctly.
- The Supervisor will provide the leadership needed on the shop floor to ensure high productivity, morale and safety. In particular, a consistently high standard of housekeeping must be maintained at all times. The Supervisor is a key player in helping to effect the necessary changes on the shop floor on an ongoing basis. Ensure that only trained individuals are assigned to work cell or other plant duties.
- The Supervisor will work closely with the Production Manager and Human Resource Team to ensure that appropriate skills are being hired, appropriate training being conducted, and proper disciplinary actions taken to control absenteeism and unacceptable conduct.
- It is expected that all required procedures for Quality Assurance, Inventory Control and Production Control will be rigorously enforced
- Ensure that all preventive maintenance is carried out on tools and equipment
Qualifications and Skills
- 3 Years’ Supervisory Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Exemplary Communication & Conflict Resolution Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Abilities
- Preference will be given to candidates with plastic injection moulding and/or automotive industry experience.
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Job Details:
Wage: $65,000 – $85,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location 100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: 11 pm – 7 am, Sunday night to Thursday Night
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill a current vacancy
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics
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