Production and Warehouse Supervisor

Company: Catalys LubricantsLocation: WinnipegPosition Title: Production and Warehouse Supervisor1. Position OverviewThe Production and Warehouse Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Operations, Quebec–Atlantic, at Catalys Lubricants.2. Job SummaryThe Production and Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing all production and warehouse personnel at Catalys Lubricants.The supervisor evaluates and coordinates operations based on delivery schedules, plant production capacity, and available personnel and equipment. They prepare production and shipping schedules accordingly.They provide leadership, development, and motivation to their team to achieve the highest levels of performance.The supervisor fosters a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing. They are responsible for ensuring that all team members comply with company policies, regulations, and procedures related to plant operations, while maintaining a strong focus on occupational health and safety and promoting a prevention-oriented culture.3. Key Responsibilities• Plan, coordinate, and supervise receiving and production activities, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently.• Optimize departmental processes and procedures while maintaining effective communication with other internal departments.• Identify production requirements based on the order book.• Allocate workforce resources efficiently.• Supervise warehouse inventory replenishment.• Record production transactions in the system to ensure real-time accuracy.• Establish SMART annual goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound) for each team member. Provide ongoing coaching, development, and support to help employees achieve expected results.• Work with the team to optimize production processes and methods, implement best practices, and conduct daily follow-ups and meetings to establish objectives and assess results.• Set daily production targets, analyze performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.• Monitor daily on-time delivery performance (OTIF) in collaboration with the Customer Service Manager.• Oversee daily departmental operations.• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing.• Ensure that procedures, inspections, and investigations are properly maintained and that all occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations are followed, making these a company-wide priority.• Develop and ensure compliance with work instructions and procedures in accordance with ISO standards.• Monitor equipment and machinery maintenance.• Collaborate closely with internal departments, external partners, and suppliers to support customer satisfaction.• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.• Perform any other duties assigned by their immediate supervisor.4. Required Skills and CompetenciesTechnical Skills• Experience managing and motivating production and shipping teams using continuous improvement principles.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).• Strong expertise in optimizing production processes.• Training in Lean Manufacturing is considered an asset.• Forklift operator certification is considered an asset.Interpersonal and Leadership Skills• Ability to influence others and effectively manage change.• Strong leadership skills.• Proactive, resourceful, and autonomous.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational skills.• Ability to manage stress and prioritize effectively.• Team-oriented mindset.• Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.5. Required QualificationsEducationCollege diploma (DEC) in Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Mechanics, or another related field.ExperienceMinimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in production management within a manufacturing and distribution environment.I authorize ORA Partenaires to retain my personal information collected as part of its activities for purposes related to its mission, in accordance with its Privacy Policy available on its website.#emploi