Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Posting Start Date: 6/12/26

Industrial Operations

Canada

Nexans Canada Inc.-Fergus

Full Time

Junior professional – up to 5 years

ID: 80399

Primary Function

Supervise all areas of the Plant during off-shift hours (Modified Work Week schedule). Ensure safety, quality, monitor production and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Production Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety regulations are enforced and complied with and that precautions are taken preventing potential hazards.
• Aware of planned manning and production schedules.
• Monitor the performance of scheduled equipment to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of production objectives
• Work directly with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment, process and quality problems while minimizing equipment downtime and inefficiency.
• Ensure communication with Department Supervisors through daily shift reports, email and direct communication at shift change.
• Recommend new or improved production techniques or equipment to improve efficiencies and quality or to reduce costs.
• Maintain the security of the Plant. Make regular Plant tours to ensure that doors are locked and fire and security systems are working properly.
• Work on various projects as assigned.
• Manage visual flow of the plant.
• Apply the CBA consistently as required.
• Support and seek opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through waste reductions, recycling and reduction of pollution of air, water, soil and resources.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving ability
• Effective people management skills
• Communication skills
• Understanding of production processes, scheduling and quality assurance

Requirements

• Technical degree or diploma an asset
• Familiar with control systems, manufacturing processes
• 3 years manufacturing experience
• Wire and Cable experience an asset