Shift Supervisor (Early Career)

PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR (ENTRY-LEVEL / TRAINING PROGRAM) – MANUFACTURING

Do you have experience in manufacturing or production line environments and want to grow into a Shift Supervisor role?

Are you looking to develop your leadership skills in a fast-growing manufacturing and industrial production environment focused on continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence?

This opportunity is designed for individuals ready to step into a Shift Supervisor (training and development role) and build a long-term career in manufacturing leadership.  

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore , operating in a highly automated industrial production environment serving the North American market.

The organization is expanding its operations and strengthening its production management and supervision team to support increased capacity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Shift Supervisor in training (Manufacturing Supervisor development role) , you will support production operations while gradually developing into a full supervisory position.

Working under the Production Director, you will gain hands-on experience in:

• Production line supervision
• Manufacturing operations management
• Team leadership on the production floor
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Health & Safety (HSE) compliance
• Quality and productivity optimization

This is a structured career development opportunity leading to a permanent Shift Supervisor role .

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Supervise daily production line operations in a manufacturing environment
• Ensure production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met
• Lead, coach, and support production team members on the shop floor
• Support continuous improvement (Lean / Kaizen) initiatives
• Optimize production efficiency, workflow, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety (HSE) regulations
• Identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity improvement projects
• Support training and development of production staff
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• High School Diploma required (College Diploma in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field is an asset)
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing / production line / industrial environment
• Experience as a team leader, lead hand, or aspiring supervisor is an asset
• Strong understanding of production operations and industrial processes
• Knowledge of health & safety (HSE), quality control, and lean manufacturing principles
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts (day, evening, night, weekends)

IDEAL CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Aspiring Shift Supervisor
• Strong leadership potential in a production environment
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
• Interested in continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced factory/plant environment
• Motivated to grow into a long-term supervisory career

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ABOUT WORKLAND

At Workland, we strive to create a simple, transparent, and enjoyable candidate experience. Mandated to support this company, we facilitate the recruitment process by ensuring effective communication and a structured approach. Each application is considered seriously and evaluated professionally and fairly, so that every candidate can move through the process with clarity and confidence.