Production Superintendent

PlaceL0G 1V0 East Gwillimbury calendar_today 23.09.2026 business WIOSS Canada Corporation
The WITRON group is a strong partner for highly automated logistic systems and includes planning to realization and maintenance. Our teams - far more than just mechanics, electronic technicians, mechatronic engineers - are responsible for maintaining and servicing our high-tech systems. Professional and perfectly equipped, they are empowered to find the best solution.
Being part of the WITRON Group, the WITRON Service Canada Corporation is internationally known as an expert in automated logistic systems.
Position OverviewReporting to the Production Manager, the Production Superintendent is responsible for ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership to the Production team and overseeing a shift. This role also provides customer support.
Responsibilities
Assist the Production Manager to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations for all production shifts in the automated facility
Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and key performance indicator reports, ensuring superior, data-driven operational output
Provide key performance indicator statistics and trend analysis, ensuring performance is measurable and traceable
Work with the Production Manager to review operating procedures to achieve and maintain customer service levels
Together with leadership team, drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and real- time feedback based on measurable deliverables
Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspects of operations
Respond to any operational needs of all shifts, and in the absence of the Production Manager assist where required
Provide leadership and support, including training and development to Production team
Responsible for shift productivity, output, and operational costs
Develop action plans as required to ensure continuous improvement
Organize, co-ordinate and lead the Production team in accordance with company policies, laws and regulations
Assist the Production Manager to hire, lead and train employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
Provide leadership promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training and development initiatives, and promoting the company’s values
Be on call and respond efficiently to all conditions, minimizing machinery downtime and promoting urgency when dealing with situations involving system outages or system repairs
Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions
Actively participate with operation and maintenance to finalize priority of work orders, optimum downtime windows, and necessary lead times
Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
University Degree in Engineering, Business Admin or equivalent related field
Five years experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
Ability to implement systems and to lead by example
Familiarity with quality principles, continuous improvement methodologies, basic logistics and supply chain principles
Analytical nature and able to problem solve
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work load
Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
Excellent Communication Skills in English;
French an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Previous experience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, grocery, or retail industries
Basic understanding of automated material handling systems
Travel and Shifts
This role may require occasional domestic and/or international travel in order to undergoing relevant training, to attend internal and/or customer meetings, and/or to support other facilities as needed.
Flexibility to work any shift as required by operational needs
Ability to be on-call as needed to ensure operational integrity
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