Plant Supervisor

at  Armtec Inc

Armtec Inc. is the largest manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions in Canada, our products are woven into the landscape almost everywhere you look. We deliver a framework of function, pathways for people, and structures for life. Armtec Inc. is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – a dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. With a worldwide customer base, The Westman Group of Companies operates manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities in over 70 centers across North America and Europe.
Armtec has the following career opportunity in Guelph, Ontario:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma or GED, post-secondary education in a related trade is preferred.
• 8+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of the relationship between all aspects of production including inventory control, equipment usage, yield analysis, overuse, waste management, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, and on floor maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and motivate team members in a production environment.
• Provide advance notification if scheduled goals and objectives cannot be met. This includes the assessment of alternative dates in which the work can be completed for review.
• Effective coaching of production team members to reduce equipment breakdown and improve overall productivity.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Windows based applications.
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and continually adapt to change.

• Establishes safe production methods to meet production schedules and co-ordinates work activities with the team.
• Maintains all equipment in accordance with the company maintenance program.
• Maintains inventory storage areas, shop facilities, and all active work areas in a neat and orderly fashion according to company procedures and protocols.
• Coordinates daily production activities with team members to provide superior customer service.
• Provides training, coaching and development for production team members in areas of production, job function, health and safety and record-keeping.
• Ensures compliance with all standards for safe working conditions according to corporate and legislative health and safety standards.
• Provides accurate monthly inventory counts as required.
• Prepares production and other reports as required.