Production Supervisor
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimizing production processes? Adecco is hiring a Production Supervisor for a temporary position until mid-October 2025. In this role, you will lead a team of production employees, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure seamless manufacturing operations while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Location: Ottawa, ON
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Employment Type: Full-time | Temporary | Until October 2025
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team of 37 production employees across 2.5 production shifts
Supervise operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and procedures
Process staff time records and leave requests using corporate applications
Ensure accurate and up-to-date training plans for employees
Promote collaboration between departments to enhance production effectiveness
Coach, train, and develop employees through performance management
Maintain a safe work environment, encourage hazard reporting, and enforce EH&S guidelines
Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions in collaboration with EH&S
Conduct safety and ergonomic assessments, implementing 5S practices
Monitor production performance indicators, analyze variances, and drive improvements
Apply lean management principles, use visual controls, and drive daily accountability
Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement initiatives
Ensure production equipment operates within specifications and recommend optimizations
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related field OR equivalent work experience in manufacturing leadership
Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, food, chemical processing)
Experience with hiring, performance management, and employee relations
Skills & Abilities:
Must be eligible to reside and work within Canada.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills to coach and develop employees
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
Ability to handle changing priorities and make informed decisions under pressure
Experience with MRP systems (preferably SAP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective/preventive actions
Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, GDP, and ISO standards is a plus
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Why Apply?
Competitive pay rate (TBD)
Lead and develop a high-performing production team
Gain hands-on experience in lean manufacturing and process optimization
Work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, apply today!
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