About the Role
The Shift Supervisor will oversee a production shift, ensuring reliable operations, adherence to safety and quality standards, maximizing productivity, and managing a high-performance team through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards.
Responsibilities
- Create a culture where safety and environmental stewardship are priorities over production.
- Actively engage and hold the team accountable to the SafeStart program.
- Actively participate and co-lead crew safety meetings.
- Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and address safety concerns promptly.
- Evolve and mature the safety culture by actively participating in the safety conversation process.
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
- Ensure good housekeeping standards are in place and adhered to.
- Create a culture that embraces and implements TPM methodologies to achieve a world-class OEE target of 85% by the end of 2025.
- Enforce quality standards throughout the production process, identifying and resolving quality issues promptly.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency and quality for the shift.
- Monitor and manage daily production activities.
- Identify and address production issues as they arise on shift.
- Support plant-wide initiatives to drive OEE and waste improvement.
- Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot machine problems, and implement solutions.
- Support training activities to ensure effective implementation of One Point Lessons (OPLs) across all production crews.
- Ensure Daily Clean and Inspect (CI) and Short Shut CI activities are complete and properly documented.
- Attend daily operations review (DOR) meetings, coordinate activities with other departments, and provide regular updates to the team.
- Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan.
- Create a culture where people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging.
- Lead and motivate shift teams, providing guidance and support for optimal performance.
- Perform audits on the Clean and Inspect (CI) process.
- Monitor compliance to mill rules and attendance guidelines, coaching and applying progressive discipline when necessary.
- Monitor team performance and reward accomplishments through celebrations and recognition.
- Conduct routine individual performance reviews.
- Manage employee schedules and ensure adequate coverage for the shift.
- Train new team members on technical processes and procedures.
- Proactively identify potential risks and escalate concerns to appropriate management.
- Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth handoff.
- Generate detailed shift reports highlighting key metrics, challenges, and corrective actions.
- Proactively identify potential risks and escalate concerns to appropriate management.
Requirements
- Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings.
- Is optimistic and self-aware.
- Creates a team environment where participation, mutual respect, and collaboration between departments and functions are common.
- Is self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and committed.
- Can balance multiple priorities in complex situations.
- Can function in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Technical knowledge of a paper machine
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Location
- Ontario
- Quebec
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Supervisor
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $143,700 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
- Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
- A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
- Education assistance for continuous skill development
- Academic scholarships for employees’ children
- Safety equipment and PPE support program
About the Company
- Atlantic Packaging is a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry.
- Operations span across North America, including Ontario, Quebec, and the United States.
- Committed to sustainability, customer excellence, and community impact.
- Since 1945, Atlantic Packaging has supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust.
Equal Opportunity
- Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates.
- If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
