Junior Production Supervisor - Paint Department

About the job:
Grow with us as a Junior Production Supervisor- Paint Department at Stage Windows & Doors!

Company overview:
Stage Windows & Doors is a manufacturer of custom products tailored to meet client needs. With a facility located in Vaughan, we offer a variety of options and features that are designed to make our windows and doors ideal for residential replacement and custom home markets. Our focus is on providing our customers value through on-time delivery, quality, and superior service. We strive to build a work environment where safety, respect, commitment, success, and fun are driving principles.

Position summary:
We are looking for a Junior Production Supervisor to join our Paint Department. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who wants to learn and grow in a leadership capacity within the manufacturing sector. Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor, the right candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality work, with a "roll up your sleeves" kind of attitude. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills, and someone who is well-versed in windows production, casement lines, and production environments. The successful candidate will be disciplined, punctual, and a strong team player dedicated to generating an engaged and safe work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the senior production supervisor in overseeing daily operations of the paint department, ensuring smooth and efficient production runs, meeting daily and weekly production targets.
• Write all procedures on the whole process on how to paint profiles, box, door slabs, and stain slabs.
• Organize the process from the cleaning of the parts to the mixing of the paint to the curing time.
• Conduct time studies to determine the time required to paint a profile, a box, or a slab, and learn how to schedule manpower based on this information.
• Manage the quality of the paint for every type of part, including profiles, steel slabs, and stain slabs.
• Maintain a logbook to track daily, weekly, and monthly studies, including observations, completed tasks, and pending tasks.
• Review production schedules to determine workload, manpower allocation, and material flow.
• Complete reports and associated documentation to review with management.
• Analyze current and established procedures and partner with the senior production supervisor and the director of operations to implement cost-effective process improvements to promote productivity and department efficiencies.
• Responsible for the hazardous waste management of the paint department, including the proper disposal of all hazardous materials generated in the paint department.
• Provide guidance to team members (painters) and training as needed in collaboration with the senior production supervisor.
• Handle escalations in a timely manner utilizing conflict resolution to define long-term positive solutions.
• Enforce health and safety policies, monitor PPE usage, and promote a safe working environment.
• Audit the quality of output by identifying infractions, training employees, enforcing established standards, and designing long-term action plans.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the department's operations.

Education and Skills:

• High school diploma (minimum); preferred associate's degree or certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Paint Technology; OSHA or health & safety training.
• Preferred experience in paint mixing, application, curing, and quality control processes; ability to conduct time studies, develop production schedules, and optimize manpower/resource allocation.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions to meet quality standards.
• Leadership skills to manage and mentor paint department staff; enforce safety policies, ensure proper PPE usage, and oversee hazardous waste disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and databases; excellent communication, time management, and multitasking abilities; familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Stage Windows & Doors?

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits upon successful completion of probation.
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy an engaging and supportive company culture where teamwork and safety are prioritized.
• Performance Recognition: We recognize and reward hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Ready to take your career to the next level? If you're passionate and experienced with a strong background in manufacturing, we want to hear from you! Join Stage Windows & Doors today and help us lead the way in manufacturing high-quality glass products for the custom windows and doors industry.