Production Plant Supervisor

Plant Supervisor

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

Operating Hours: 7:00am - 4:30pm

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Location: Scarborough, ON

Facility Size: 17,000 sq. ft. | Modern, best-in-class equipment

About the Company

This is a well-established, privately owned metal fabrication business that has been operating successfully for over 15 years. From its 17,000 sq. ft. Scarborough facility, the company produces high-quality, precision components for a variety of industries using modern equipment, including a new laser cutter, advanced bending equipment, and complementary fabrication machinery.

What truly sets this company apart is its reputation. Much of its business comes through word-of-mouth referrals, a direct result of consistent quality, reliability, and craftsmanship. Customers trust this shop because it delivers — every time.

The owner is deeply invested in the future of the business and is now looking to bring in a strong shop-floor leader who can take ownership of day-to-day production and people leadership. This role is critical to enabling the owner to focus on strategic growth while continuing to build a strong foundation for the next generation of leadership within the company.

If you're someone who takes pride in running a clean, organized, high-quality shop and mentoring people to do their best work, this is an opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.

The Opportunity

The Plant Supervisor will be the operational leader on the floor, overseeing production employees while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, process coordination, and continuous improvement.

You will act as the link between operations planning and daily execution — making sure jobs flow smoothly, teams are supported, and standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Scheduling

• Provide floor leadership to all production employees (20-25 people). There are team leads available for leadership support.
• Take the weekly production schedule from the Operations Manager and facilitate daily scheduling, job flow, and production meetings
• Lead job orientation, workflow planning, and sequencing to meet delivery commitments

People Leadership & Accountability

• Manage employee performance, discipline, and coaching
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production and quality targets
• Mentor and train new and existing employees on machinery, processes, and best practices

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee quality control processes and be responsible for non-conformance disposition
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain high standards that align with the company's reputation for excellence

Inventory & Purchasing

• Manage inventory movement and accuracy
• Support purchasing activities as required

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion health and safety, PPE compliance, and ongoing training
• Schedule and manage annual inspections and certifications (forklifts, cranes, fire extinguishers, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment

Technical Leadership

• Identify special tooling requirements for jobs and lead in-house tool design in collaboration with the team
• Support maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Provide input on process improvements and equipment utilization

Customer Interaction

• Support customer communication when required, particularly around job requirements, timelines, or technical considerations

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–10+ years of hands-on metal fabrication experience
• Supervisory and/or management experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Strong CAD design skills (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Solid understanding of machining processes
• Knowledge of metallurgy (alloys, hardness, material selection, etc.)
• Welding knowledge and/or practical experience
• Engineering or design-related education is strongly preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong understanding of fabrication machinery and shop equipment

The Ideal Leader Is Someone Who Is…

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven
• A practical, solutions-focused problem solver
• Confident leading people while remaining approachable and fair
• Strong in written and verbal communication
• Comfortable balancing hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
• Proud of running a clean, organized, and efficient shop
• Motivated by ownership, trust, and long-term impact — not micromanagement

Why This Role Stands Out

• Stable, profitable business with a strong reputation
• Modern equipment and a well-invested shop
• Owner-led company with a long-term vision
• Opportunity to truly own the floor and influence how the shop operates
• Competitive compensation for the market ($75K–$85K)
• A chance to help shape the future of a growing, family-driven business