Production Supervisor, Siding & Trim (Woodbridge, On)

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake Royal Building Products offers a broad range of exterior siding and trim solutions designed for beauty, durability, and low maintenance. Our innovative vinyl, composite, and specialty materials support residential and commercial construction across diverse styles and climates. We promote a culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and growth.COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $88,128 to $121,176 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)Benefits Effective Day OneMedical, Dental, VisionRRSP with 5% Company MatchAnnual Retirement Contribution (ARC)Life & AD&D InsurancePaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramCareer Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesSUMMARY
The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all production and compounding efforts during assigned shift to ensure we meet Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and in implementing continuous improvement plans related to efficiency, quality and talent development.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:Lead and manage a group of 30+ employeesMaintain a clean and safe work environmentStrictly Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all timesSupervises, hires and directs hourly personnel and manufacturing operations assigned to their shiftReviews production orders and schedules to makes constant decisions based on product data such as types, quantities, specifications, schedules, logistics and plans operations accordinglyAssigns duties to all shift members and ensures that production schedule will be completedConducts safety checksProvide technical leadership to shift personnel, to include: line setup/operation, metrics definition/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitationResponsible for attendance, vacation schedules, training and other administrative tasksEnsure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment to dictate efficient workflowDelegate responsibility and recognize, develop, train and utilize talents and capabilities of all shift personnelAdminister on the job training to new employees and provide continuous training as neededParticipate and act as a lead for the new Extruder Operator trainingPartner with engineering, maintenance, quality and innovations departments to ensure all quality standards, practices, testing and metrics are administered and adhered to as required by VSI and the customer’s expectationsFacilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reportingDrive continuous improvement initiatives to include: 6S, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality/innovationsSpearhead projects, as needed and/or assigned, that solve current business problems and /or directly contribute to long‑term business objectivesAddendum to Job Responsibilities
Production scheduleExtrusion linesGrinding and production material handlingResponsible for production and compoundingScanningCycle countingHousekeepingMechanical repairsShift meetingsTrainingAttendance and time card approvals through HRIS systemProduction ReportsEmployee disciplinary actions and attendance policyAvailable to assist operators with line startups and shut downsAssists operators with color changes, roll changes, tooling changes, die changes etc.Ensures operators complete start up and shut down checklists, TPM checklists, packer checklists, VSI checklists and label auditsAssign and complete TPM tasks on shiftEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bacherlor’s degree in Engineering preferredLean Manufacturing, Green Belt Certification preferredMinimum of five years of manufacturing experience;
specifically extrusionMinimum of five years supervisory experienceKnowledge and experience in material control, engineering, compounding, quality and maintenanceUnderstanding of manufacturing processes. Success in planning, executing and managing projects Excellent problem‑solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiencesStrong communication skills. Self‑directed and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced manufacturing environmentProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Must be able to work a 12‑hour rotating continental shiftWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit
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