Production Supervisor - Aft Shift @ Aerotek

Job Title: Production Supervisor Afternoon ShiftJob DescriptionThe Production Supervisor Afternoon Shift oversees day-to-day activities on the production floor, ensuring that teams follow established processes, meet production targets, and work safely and efficiently. This role partners closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Health & Safety to optimize schedules, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. The supervisor provides clear direction, supports team development, maintains accurate production data, and helps sustain a respectful, structured, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor the production floor throughout the shift to ensure personnel are engaged, following instructions, and consistently meeting production expectations.
• Work closely with the Operations team to optimize production schedules, workflows, and LeanEra execution to maximize throughput and efficiency.
• Take ownership of expediting critical shortage items by leveraging LeanEra data and supplier relationships via the purchasing department to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Provide technical feedback on variances between planned and actual hours to support accurate reporting, costing, and future planning.
• Reinforce accountability to work instructions, attendance policies, safety protocols, and productivity targets through clear communication and fair enforcement.
• Deliver daily directions, priorities, and performance feedback to team members to keep the shift aligned with production goals.
• Ensure all team members work within defined processes and promptly flag and escalate variances or non-conformances to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with the Production Planner, Quality Manager, and Production Supervisor to resolve issues that affect throughput, quality, or scheduling.
• Assist with cycle counts, material organization, and resolving inventory discrepancies to support accurate stock levels and efficient material flow.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of 5S, Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
• Coordinate cross-training plans and skill coverage to minimize downtime caused by absenteeism, bottlenecks, or skill gaps.
• Assist with onboarding new production employees, providing guidance on expectations, processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor and report daily production activities, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to the Operations Manager.
• Support ERP system utilization by ensuring scanning and data entry are completed accurately and in real time for work orders and material movements.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety to ensure team compliance with employment standards and workplace safety requirements.
• Promote and model safe work practices while ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Promote a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment through consistent presence, clear structure, and fair reinforcement of rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support overall operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Production Supervisor or similar production leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience in developing, coaching, and supporting both new and existing employees.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP software, including scheduling and following work orders on the production floor.
• Ability to understand and teach blueprint reading to production staff.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic production issues.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting 50 lbs or more as required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear instructions and constructive feedback.
• Solid understanding of production processes, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement principles.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to standardized work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical knowledge or experience working with electrical equipment is an asset.
• Experience supporting or working within ISO 9001:2015 environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Planning, Quality, and Health & Safety.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation, data entry, and inventory control.
• Adaptability to support onboarding and cross-training initiatives across different roles on the production floor.

Why Work Here? You will join a growing organization that offers meaningful opportunities for advancement as the business expands and its facility footprint increases. The company provides a competitive vacation program, starting with 10 days and offering the potential to negotiate 15 days for those with over 5 years of experience. After a three-month probation period, you receive 100% employer-paid benefits with strong dental and vision coverage, as well as RRSP contributions at 1.5%. The team is close-knit, with strong collaboration between the production floor and office staff, and a new benefits plan is being introduced for all employees. With the facility expanding to 2.5 times its current size, you will be part of a forward-looking organization that invests in its people and infrastructure.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in an electrical equipment manufacturing environment that specializes in power-quality solutions for mission-critical operations. The facility focuses on designing and manufacturing harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers, and data-centre power distribution equipment, supporting customers in improving electrical reliability and energy efficiency. The position is on the afternoon shift, typically running from 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and requires openness to training on the day shift initially. Work is performed on a production floor that utilizes ERP/MRP systems, standardized work instructions, and continuous improvement practices such as 5S and Lean. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration among production and office teams.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Brampton, ON.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brampton,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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