Production Supervisor, Essex

About Walker

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities
• Manages production schedules to ensure that sufficient inventories are available to meet sales requirements.
• Provides routine inspection of machines and equipment to ensure systems are operating at optimum levels.
• Examines time submitted and sends to payroll using TMS system for processing. Follows up with individuals and payroll to resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepares production reports for submission to Operations Manager. Investigates and applies corrective measures for any significant variance to expected results.
• Supervises subcontractors and consultants engaged for plant or facility construction or modification.
• Gains insight and knowledge into the efficient operation of the site, by consulting co- workers and supervisors and attending training and development courses and seminars. Makes recommendations for improvement where practical.
• Assists with the purchase of all plant parts and consumables to ensure adequate inventory of parts are available for maintenance personnel.
• Assists with budget preparation and monitors costs within the limits of the budget. Relays discrepancies to Operations Manager.
• Participates in and promotes safety and environmental awareness training.
• Provides supervision to team of production workers to ensure that work is done accurately and efficiently. Provides guidance and motivation, to maintain and enhance competency levels and identify future training requirements.

Skills
This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize, prioritize and supervise daily tasks. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee the routine workload of a small team and provide constructive performance feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details, makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly. Keeps accurate records.
• Business acumen - demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to aggregate/quarry/asphalt/concrete operations and supervision of staff.
• Demonstrated computer software skills track data and produce documents and reports as required.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one-on-one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues, including senior management.
• Thorough - makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly, attentive to details, keeps accurate records
• Proactive - anticipates and initiates action to meet needs
• Adaptable - able to work with diverse personalities and styles.

Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker

Career Support

• Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
• Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition

Health & Well Being

• Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture & Community

• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Social and networking events

Salary/Wage & Benefits

• Competitive salary including a bonus component
• Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
• Paid vacation days
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Term life insurance and critical illness
• Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA