Operations Supervisor Night Shift

Summary of Position:

Supervise hourly production employees in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

• Organize the daily work requirements for the yard crews based on the planned work lists
• Supervise hourly workforce in accordance with current collective agreement and all applicable provincial employment, safety, health and human rights regulations
• Investigate all incidents and accidents that occur within the yard by collecting all necessary details and other evidence; input the information into the computer database system and submit to Regional Quality and Safety Manager for further processing
• Oversee all special vehicle moves, diversions, repairs and maintain ongoing communication with GM plant personnel
• Organize large campaigns for plant returns, special yard moves, record the same and complete all necessary paperwork
• Work with the Dispatchers to ensure vehicles are properly loaded and ready for their assigned destinations
• Maintain ongoing contact with plant operations during special campaigns and holds
• Conduct daily vehicle inventory counts and report this information to the Dispatcher
• Actively participate in daily quality and safety initiatives
• Conduct workplace safety and quality audits and maintain information and post as required
• Understand all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, AWC Corporate Safety Policies

and Procedures and apply provisions accordingly

• Do everything reasonable to protected employees from workplace injury or illness.
  • Inform employees of hazards and dangers and respond to their concerns.
  • Show employees how to work safely and make sure they follow the law, and workplace health and safety policies and procedures
  • Make sure employees wear and use the right PPE
• React to change effectively and handle other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Exhibit a behaviour and conduct that maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that the incumbent gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of situations
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Mechanical ability
• Understand AAR rules and procedures
• Understand Customer Product requirements

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outside with exposure to all types of weather conditions year-round
• Walking, sitting, standing, climbing, lifting and carrying

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements:

• Post secondary education in relevant field
• Minimum 2 - 3 years supervisory experience. Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Minimum one year driving experience
• Valid full G drivers' license with an acceptable driving record
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and e-mail required
• Experience learning and adapting to new computer systems and software programs
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) certification
• Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps certificate
• First Aid Training, is an asset
• Subject to a Criminal Record Background Check

Accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.