Production Supervisor

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities . Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

As a Production Supervisor you will supervise the daily activities of the processing plants to process and/or manufacture company products. You will ensures the plants operate smoothly and comply with health and safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures while producing high quality products

Report directly to the Operations Manager, based out of our Vineland Quarry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manages production schedules to ensure that sufficient inventories are available to meet sales requirements.
Provides routine inspection of machines and equipment to ensure systems are operating at optimum levels.
Prepares production reports for submission to Operations Manager. Investigates and applies corrective measures for any significant variance to expected results.
Supervises subcontractors and consultants engaged for plant or facility construction or modification.
Gains insight and knowledge into the efficient operation of the site, by consulting co- workers and supervisors and attending training and development courses and seminars. Makes recommendations for improvement where practical.
Assists with the purchase of all plant parts and consumables to ensure adequate inventory of parts are available for maintenance personnel.
Assists with budget preparation and monitors costs within the limits of the budget. Relays discrepancies to Operations Manager.
Provides supervision to team of production workers to ensure that work is done accurately and efficiently. Provides guidance and motivation, to maintain and enhance competency levels and identify future training requirements.
Here’s What You Need

A valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License in good standing.
Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee the routine workload of a small team and provide constructive performance feedback.
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation.
Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details, makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly. Keeps accurate records.
Business acumen - demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to aggregate/quarry/asphalt/concrete operations and supervision of staff.
Demonstrated computer software skills track data and produce documents and reports as required.
Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues, including senior management.
What’s in it for you

You become part of a team you can count on
A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
Leaders who support your growth and success
A workplace that provides the best health safety practices in industry
Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Read more