Production Supervisor

CertainTeed Canada has an exciting career opportunity for a production supervisor based in Vancouver to join our Production team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

What’s the job?

This position is located at our unionized wallboard plant on Annacis Island which operates 24/7. The Production Supervisor works a 12hr shift on a 3 days on/3 days off – rotating from days to nights.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for creating a culture of engagement within and between the plant teams to directly impact and consistently meet plant objectives and deliverables. This position is also accountable for ensuring that production teams work collaboratively in the decision-making processes and that the decisions are in alignment with plant goals and objectives, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards, Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI), safety requirements and current Human Resources (HR) guidelines. Finally, the Production Supervisor is responsible for all activities at the site and acts as the primary point of contact in off-hours and on weekends in the absence of plant management.

You will also be responsible for:

• Shift performance reporting as required
• Communicating with other Production Supervisors to at shift changeovers.
• Accurate and timely recording of production data through GXO and SAP.
• Coaches and mentor operators by influencing behaviors to meet assigned objectives to improve plant performance.
• Manages the performance operators to achieve targets across EHS, Quality, Production and WCM Progress.
• Coordinates production operators’ participation in WCM / Lean projects as part of daily work expectations. Leads AM projects and Kaizen events.
• Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels.
• Through coordination with other departments, leads production of drywall in a manner such that shipments meet customer requirements.
• Ensure product is to specification and meets identified quality standards.

Is this job for you?

What do you bring?

• 3-5 years of manufacturing, supervisory experience.
• Some post-secondary education preferred
• Demonstrable success of providing leadership in a unionized environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities to work effectively in corporate, manufacturing and team environments.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in SAP preferred
• Previous work experience in Lean Manufacturing using Kaizen, 5S tools preferred

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain, founded over 360 years ago, is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets. With a presence in 79 countries and over 160,000 employees worldwide, Saint-Gobain is committed to creating sustainable and innovative solutions that improve the quality of life and well-being of people everywhere. Our mission is to make the world a better home by designing and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance the built environment. We are dedicated to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Joining Saint-Gobain means becoming part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team that values innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Legal Statement

Certain Province require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $61,600 to $95,500 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $67,144 to $104,095.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best meet their individual needs.

Benefits in joining us

What we offer…

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package:

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs, this includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity. We are proud of our National Partnership with Habitat for Humanity.