OVERVIEW – PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (NIGHT SHIFT – TRAINING ON DAYS, TRANSITION TO NIGHTS)
Reporting to the Manager, Production, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent daily operations of the plant. This role oversees resin blending, module production, and order preparation activities to ensure production targets, safety standards, and quality expectations are consistently met.

This position is part of the RS leadership team and plays a key role in driving a strong production, safety, and quality-focused culture, aligned with RS values of Safety, Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. The role will begin with day shift training before transitioning into a night shift Production Supervisor position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate daily production operations, including resin blending, module production, and order preparation

• Lead, support, and coordinate production operators, skilled trades, and maintenance teams

• Assist with production scheduling and workforce allocation to meet output requirements

• Ensure effective cross-training of production staff across all areas of the production process

• Conduct daily shift communication meetings and ensure clear production handoffs

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor to troubleshoot production and operational issues in real time

• Ensure adherence to production schedules and achievement of daily/weekly production targets

• Monitor and support material availability to avoid production interruptions

• Collaborate closely with the Quality team to identify, investigate, and resolve production quality issues

• Communicate production performance, quality concerns, and operational updates to the Production Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Director of Operations

• Conduct monthly safety talks and reinforce all safety, quality, and production standards

• Ensure full compliance with PPE requirements and all safety procedures at all times

• Report and escalate equipment issues to the Director of Operations promptly

• Conduct attendance tracking, vacation coordination, and support workforce planning

• Apply progressive discipline as required in alignment with company policies

• Manage employee utilization during downtime to maintain productivity

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, safety, and quality

• Assist in evaluating and implementing new production processes, equipment, and improvements

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as provincial and federal regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production supervision experience

• Strong understanding of production operations, quality control, and safety compliance

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable labor legislation

• Experience in lean manufacturing principles (preferred)

• Six Sigma certification (asset)

• Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement practices (asset)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel and Word skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Night shift position (with initial training on day shift prior to transition)

• Industrial manufacturing/production environment

• Exposure to hot, humid, and high-activity work areas

• Physically demanding role with active floor presence required

• Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment, and production chemicals