Manufacturing Supervisor

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Foam Corporation  

Requisition ID: 3412

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!
 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervision of all hourly plant employees on night shift, including employee coaching, discipline and assignment of work.
• Responsible for ensuring all employees receive the necessary training required to effectively perform their duties.
• Responsible for decision-making and problem-solving on mechanical, or other technical issues during night shift.
• Participate in production troubleshooting with lead hands and technicians, ensure cycle times are met; responsible for decision making and problem solving on any technical or scheduling issues and coordinating with other shifts to ensure good communication.
• Responsible to implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the production area.
• 5Y or similar problem solving process to recurring production defects to identify and eliminate root causes
• Promote and lead Kaizen and 5S initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring quality standards are met according to the quality management system and TS16949 requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for all employees, including providing instruction on safe operations, necessary personal protective equipment and good housekeeping.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all production paperwork.
• Responsible for overseeing any stock movements and shipping duties to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in automotive is preferred. 
• Knowledge of  EPP foam  processing or injection moulding processing (using Kurtz or Teubert equipment) preferred
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and train employees to excel.
• Understanding of customer requirements and quality systems within the automotive and packaging marketplace.
• Good understanding of collective labour agreements. Supervisory experience in a unionized plant is preferred.
• Well-developed computer skills with the ability to use the computer system as an effective tool for tracking orders and maintaining accurate inventory and production records with Excel.
• Excellent organizational and verbal skills and above average written communication skills.
• Excellent technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot the prefoaming, set-up, cycling and shapemoulding processes.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.