Production Supervisor at Sika AG

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, Inventory Management, Health And Safety, Coaching And Mentoring, Quality Control, Reporting, Customer Service, Operations Analysis, SAP, Decision Making, Computer Literacy, Self-Motivated, Overtime Availability

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets. Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW Under the authority of the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for monitoring daily production and activities directly related to production progress, according to the production plan established for the plant. This is a permanent, on-site position for day shift. RESPONSIBILITIES Production: Schedule the timely, accurate, and safe production of all manufactured stock and made to order products as per the pre-established points. Appropriately allocating plant personnel and optimize line time and equipment. Operating all plant machinery and equipment safely. Inventory: Assist the Plant Manager in maintaining product availability at minimum cost, maximizing productivity, and striving for continuous improvement. Conduct monthly cyclical counts and annual inventory counts. Health and Safety: Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies. Manage safe and healthy work practices of all employees. HR/Coaching & Mentoring: Supervise hourly employees and maintain a positive work environment. Build strong employee morale, and development of operational personnel. Environment & Quality Control: Ensure quality control by arranging for production samples to be taken and forwarded to the Testing laboratory, notifying lab personnel of the daily production schedule, and providing accurate checks on production operators for proper materials, packaging, and weights. Reporting: Generate and submit reports on time to Plant Manager. Keep accurate records. Customer Service: Communicate with internal customers, Plant Manager, Planner, Logistics and Sales Representative to ensure a positive customer experience. Operations Analysis and Action Tracking: Track performance, establish effective action plans and continuously improve the operations. Plant Image: Maintains the plant in accordance with standard guidelines, ensure all policies are followed. WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Due to the support provided to the Production, Shipping, and Operations team, the employee works in manufacturing plants with or around moving machinery/equipment, including identified substances (silica), which may require the use of a respirator at times. High level of occupational stress due to adapting to situations, meeting deadlines and managing workload. Mostly day shift but may be required to work evening shift to meet operational needs. Ergonomic workspace provided Frequent phone and email communication throughout full work shifts. Substantial repetitive physical effort required – ability to lift up to 30kg We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sika Canada is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. #LInonsite Qualifications Education: College Degree combined with basic training in production management Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing supervisor experience Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately Working knowledge and experience in ERP systems, specifically SAP Strong and quick decision-making Computer literacy (Word, Excel) Self-motivated Available to work overtime as needed Customer Service Oriented Additional Information Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow. Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit". For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units. We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story. Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

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Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for monitoring daily production and activities related to production progress according to the established production plan. This includes scheduling production, managing inventory, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining quality control.