Supervisor - Production

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality and attention to our customers’ needs. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally, operating under several brands, and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day shift operations (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards, fostering continuous improvement, and supporting the development of a skilled workforce.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to Supervise employees working in the Assembly, Incoming Inspection & Distribution areas, ensuring that each department completes work assignments according to production schedules.
• Communicates effectively with plant personnel at all levels and encourages growth and improvement where required related to quality, on-time delivery, attendance, and overall work ethic.
• Coordinate and participate to the efforts of Incoming inspection, meeting the production deadline.
• Ensures all Health & Safety procedures are followed, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used where required.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and follows schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and facilitates assignments of duties.
• Run daily Team Huddles, communicate goals, review workplace safety inspection and communicate safety expectations and hazards.
• Takes charge of the quality control of the assemblies that are coming out from the production line.
• Responsible to measure work-orders performances on a daily basis.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyses and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• May need to participate actively to production and inspection activities.
• Maintain files according to policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
  
  

Mindset, Skills & Education

• Energetic, eager, tenacious!
• At least 7-10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lean Six Sigma course completion is a valuable asset.
• Strong aptitude with MS Outlook and ability to learn MK.
• Strong work ethic, willing to put in reasonable extra time when required.
• Strong Team Player – enjoys working with others.
• Constructive and positive attitude – willing to understand other’s points of view.
• Able to multi-task and handle various assignments.
• Organized and efficient – maintains and hits deadlines.
• Mature and able to work with all levels of Company personnel.
• Able to handle work independently and perform special projects to completion
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises a variety of production personnel. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of being part of a large, evolving, and successful global organization with the ability to impact future success. This role is a chance to shape your career and the future of Savaria! Join us!

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday