London, ON, N6A 1B1, CAN
8 hours ago
Production Supervisor
Job Description Unifin International, in London, Ontario, is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation’s Components division. Originally founded in the 1920’s, Unifin International is an electric equipment-cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets. Our primary business is within North America, but it reaches worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants, to growing renewable energy power grids. **Who will you be working with?** We currently have an opening for a Production Supervisor. As a member of the team at Unifin International, you will be responsible for leading our production team of 36 skilled workers. You will be working with one other production supervisor to meet our commitments to our important customers. You will coordinate activities with other departments, which will result in achieving a high-quality product with minimal process downtime. **How will you make a difference?** + Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Leadership. + Achieve production results by communicating job expectations; planning, assigning personnel, appraising job results; coaching, counseling and holding team members accountable for results. + Be a team player and solution provider; communicate and collaborate with cross-functional areas (Engineering, Purchasing, Finance). **What do we want to know about you?** + A minimum of five years’ experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing production environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred. Project management experience will help in this role. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. + Must be able to communicate effectively with your team members. + Possess knowledge of working procedures and techniques utilized in a custom fabrication environment. + Demonstrate good administrative, customer-service, problem-solving and co-ordination skills. + Possess knowledge of Industry 4.0, Solid Works, PLC and controls, Fiber Laser equipment nesting software, CNC programming and tooling, metal fabrication, painting and various pressure testing. + Strong technical and troubleshooting ability. + Knowledge and implementation of LEAN techniques. + Able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Self-starter; able to work in a highly-demanding role. + Excellent attention to detail; excellent organizational skills with attention to task prioritization. + Take pride in your work. **What will your typical day look like?** + Using your project management skills, you will understand the details of each special customer order in manufacturing, regarding parts, materials, process flow throughout manufacturing, and to ensure processes are flowing efficiently. + Using your one-piece-flow LEAN skills, you will help reduce lead times by eliminating process waste and delays. + You will work closely with 36 experienced manufacturing employees, resolve any issues with tooling, conflicts, union issues. + Work with cross-functional team to accomplish goals. + Understand, follow, and enforce all established EH&S, quality, company policies, and procedures. + Review job packages to ensure all job requirements are met. + Review In-Process Inspection cards and ensure they are signed off by the team. + Be responsible for traceability and identification of materials throughout manufacturing. + Assign resources to each job, to ensure monthly targets are met. + Issue NCR’s for any manufacturing issues and ensure completion prior to shipment. + Labor reporting. + Issue and implement Corrective Actions for trending NCR’s or customer concerns. + Be responsible for employee training, training matrix and records. + Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. + Able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given. + Support and lead root-cause investigations. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site, with no hybrid time working from home (40-hour on-site workweek – 8-hour days), with overtime when needed. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $63,000 to $104,000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Additional Information **What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?** At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. **Who are we?** Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. **Culture powers us and the possibilities.** We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
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