Production Supervisor at Mircom Group of Companies

Production Supervisor - GTA

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing department within an ISO 9001–certified environment. This individual will lead and develop a high-performing team while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing methods, processes, and performance metrics. The role requires close collaboration with Safety, Quality, Manufacturing & Test Engineering, Demand Planning, Procurement, Order Fulfillment, and other Manufacturing departments to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and a proven ability to optimize efficiency, cost, and quality through disciplined process improvement and effective leadership. As the company continues to grow, the Supervisor will play a key role in scaling production capabilities, enhancing cross-functional alignment, and supporting strategic business objectives. This is a full time permanent role based out of our Head Office in Vaughan, ON.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and take ownership of developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing and assembly methods within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Order Fulfillment, and other Manufacturing departments) to drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production areas.
• Plan, organize, and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with customer requirements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing orders, and process documentation to support consistent production execution.
• Establish and maintain labour standards, support time studies, and monitor productivity metrics to enhance performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by collaborating with Engineering on electronic and mechanical design for final assembly (DFT/DFM considerations).
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to resolve production issues and sustain process improvements.
• Act as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing engineering, order fulfillment, and corporate headquarters to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Lead, coach, and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, company policies, and health and safety regulations, while promoting a strong culture of safety and quality awareness.
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, JIT).
• Proven experience in process improvement, production planning, and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to support New Product Introduction (NPI), including collaboration with Engineering on DFM/DFT considerations.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, process flows, and BOMs.
• Experience conducting time studies, setting labor standards, and tracking productivity metrics.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Order Fulfillment teams.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing production teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and commitment to maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) is an asset.
  
  
  

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment with opportunity for career advancement
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program
  
  
  

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only candidates being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.