Maritime Paper Products LP is a dynamic and team-oriented company. We believe that hiring the best people results in superior packaging and stronger relationships with our customers. With broad capabilities, including in-house graphic and structural design, plate-making, and manufacturing for retail-ready display, we provide excellence in packaging solutions to our clients. Our facilities are located in Dartmouth, NS, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL and Summerside, PE. We are honored to be a member of Canada Best Managed Companies.
We are currently recruiting a Production Supervisor, reporting to the Operations Manager for our Moncton, New Brunswick location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and promote organizational culture; cultivate and maintain a strong team dynamic and dedicated work ethic.
• Conduct training and cross training of employees for product, process and employee development.
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
• Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems.
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification.
• Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency.
• Facilitate and encourage effective communications.
• Identify and address areas of concern and seek solutions for resolution.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Required knowledge and training includes:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role; Experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, an asset
• Ability to work rotating shift schedules.

• Ability to deliver significant impact in a fast-paced environment against changing priorities with limited resources.

  Maritime Paper Products promotes and encourages career advancement opportunities within our Scotia Investments Family of Companies.
  Maritime Paper Products is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
  Although we gratefully accept all applications, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

• Drive and promote organizational culture; cultivate and maintain a strong team dynamic and dedicated work ethic.
• Conduct training and cross training of employees for product, process and employee development.
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
• Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems.
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification.
• Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency.
• Facilitate and encourage effective communications.
• Identify and address areas of concern and seek solutions for resolution.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives