Supervisor - Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and production employees to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. Hold the team accountable to meet production and safety standards.
• Operational Management: Supervise day-to-day foundry operations ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production processes. Plan, coordinate, and monitor labor and resources to meet production schedules and operational targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving to identify root causes, improve processes, and sustain operational improvements. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Production Oversight: Oversee finishing processes such as grinding, heat treatment, and welding, ensuring quality and adherence to standards. Utilize ERP systems like Oracle for production tracking, work orders, and reporting.
• Shift Work: Work rotational shifts every two weeks (days 7 AM-3 PM, afternoons 3 PM-11 PM, midnights 11 PM-7 AM) to support 24/7 operations.
• Success Metrics: Success will be demonstrated by meeting production targets, maintaining high safety and quality standards, fostering a motivated and accountable team, and driving continuous operational improvements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience (3+ years) in manufacturing supervision, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong ability to manage and motivate teams in challenging cultures and hold employees accountable.
• Solid knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in foundry or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) for production planning and reporting.
• Why join Weir?
• We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
• We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

Additional Information

Manufacturing Supervisor (Foundry Operations) Location - Port Hope, Ontario Work Arrangement - Onsite, Rotational Shift (days/afternoons/nights every 2 weeks) What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that's through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

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