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About the Role

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on coaching people, improving processes, and creating a safe, high-performing production environment. You will be on the production floor, solving problems in real time, developing teams, and making a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster a strong safety-first culture
• Conduct shift-start safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Perform regular safety audits and floor inspections
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and identify root causes
• Ensure compliance with PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures
• Partner with Health & Safety to implement continuous improvements
• Support Joint Health & Safety initiatives and maintain regulatory compliance
• Supervise daily production activities within a molded foam manufacturing environment
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment, and production schedules
• Monitor production metrics and respond quickly to operational challenges
• Support mold changeovers, equipment start-ups, and shutdown procedures
• Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime
• Complete production reports and ensure smooth communication during shift handovers
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Coach, mentor, and develop production operators and team leads
• Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and workforce planning
• Support onboarding and training of new employees
• Partner with HR on performance management and employee relations
• Create an engaged, respectful, and accountable team environment
• Lead daily shift meetings focused on safety, production, and quality
• Monitor in-process inspections and product specifications
• Respond quickly to quality concerns and initiate corrective actions
• Manage non-conforming materials and quality documentation
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action processes
• Support ISO quality standards and audit readiness
• Track quality metrics including scrap, rework, and first-pass yield
• Promote quality ownership throughout the production team
• Champion 5S and workplace organization initiatives
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance
• Complete production, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation accurately
• Communicate shift performance and operational updates effectively to leadership

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred (equivalent experience will also be considered)
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Supervisor or Team Lead capacity
• Experience within molded foam, plastics, composites, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred
• Experience leading hourly production teams in either unionized or non-union environments
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong safety cultures
• Experience investigating incidents and conducting Root Cause Analysis
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and manufacturing safety protocols
• Knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar Quality Management Systems
• Experience with NCRs, RCCA, 8D problem solving, SPC, and structured quality tools
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• Production planning and scheduling expertise
• Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• Data-driven decision-making
• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Location

• North York, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Permanent
• Afternoon Shift

Experience Level

• 3-5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• RRSP program with employer matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities into senior operations leadership

About the Company

• Leading Canadian manufacturer in the molded foam industry
• Collaborative culture where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement come first

Equal Opportunity

• Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruitment partner.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
• Accommodations are available upon request throughout every stage of the hiring process.