Supervisor

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the daily activities within their department, ensuring that quality and production goals are safely met. The Supervisor will motivate and lead a team to form a final product that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, the Supervisor must have effective communication skills and the ability and willingness to mediate difficult interpersonal situations, fostering strong team dynamics.

Location: 1403 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON Dedicated Weekend Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm , Friday - Sunday Shift Premium: $4.00 per hour for weekends

Job Duties

• Guide team through change and continuous improvement activities
• Proactively lead the team to achieve all safety, quality and productivity objectives
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with health and safety policies
• Respond to quality issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions
• Coach, support, motivate, and recognize employees in their work
• Actively engage and supervisor with on-floor presence, dealing with personnel issues and/or bringing up any significant issues to the immediate attention of Management and HR
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Conduct regular Performance Reviews and implement Performance Improvement Plans
• Assist in proper documentation of Disability Claims, WSIB Claims, Return to Work Plans, etc.
• Involvement and leadership in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and motivate a team
• Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• High level of prioritizing, job/task planning and organizing abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively and efficiently
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and able to mediate difficult interpersonal situations
• Knowledgeable in health and safety legislation
• Proficient in the use of D365, Dayforce and Microsoft Office suite

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly to team members
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in training, mentoring or developing team members
• Ability to address and resolve interpersonal or team conflicts effectively

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ's, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We've got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children's Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies? We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.