GreenMantra Recycling Technologies Ltd. (“GreenMantra”) is a leading manufacturer who utilizes waste plastic that would otherwise go to landfills and pollute our oceans. We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. You will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable avenues. Visit our website for more information: www.greenmantra.com

Continental Shift Schedule:

The Operations Supervisor position will work:

• 12.5 hours continental shifts
• Schedule rotates after every two (2) weeks (week 1 @ 2 days & week 2 @ 5 days)
• Overtime pay, night and weekend premiums

As an Operations Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

Production

• Review production reporting & identify improvement opportunities
• Actively monitor production KPI’s and suggest continuous improvement opportunities in our key areas of focus (cycle time, uptime, yields, batch size)
• Manage the daily KPI reporting and trend charting systems
• Must be certified as Production Operator III (PO III) and run all lines as per PO III key job tasks
• Ensure timely maintenance work order creation for your shift to ensure maximum uptime of equipment
• Ensure that the flow of resources like raw materials is maintained and that production items are delivered as needed and used properly and efficiently
• Identify and resolve process upset conditions in a timely manner
• Actively participate in PHAs and PSSRs
• Create and revise reaction plans for accuracy and review with your team
• Coordinate completion of daily maintenance tasks with Maintenance Supervisor
• Work with the crew side by side on the lines/control room

Health & Safety

• Understand and enforce the organizations Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ensure that workplace inspections are performed apart from those conducted by the JHSC
• Ensure that employees wear the appropriate personal protective equipment
• Advise each worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health and safety of the worker, of which the supervisor is aware
• Investigate and determine the causes of all incidents/accidents and recommend corrective action, as assigned
• Ensure workers receive proper instruction and training, through training programs and/or safety meetings prior to the commencement of work
• Identify and inform the employer of occupational health and safety concerns
• Correct substandard acts or conditions
• Commend good health and safety performance and perform employee health and safety observations
• Performing regular work site inspections
• Set a good example by always wearing the appropriate PPE when required
• Report H&S hazards, work refusals and accidents/incidents to the EHS Department and/or Operations Manager
• Hold workers accountable to all occupational health and safety policies, procedures and SOPS

Leadership of People

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and leadership of the team
• Lead the operators to ensure team performance meets or exceeds commitment and expectations of productivity, quality and safety
• Lead and ensure implementation of actions plans to drive continuous improvement as related to operational and safety issues, as required
• Plan, manage, and adjust the daily workload and resourcing to meet key performance metrics
• Foster a safe work environment of empowerment, accountability, respect, consideration, open honest interaction
• Lead the team in developing a continuous improvement mindset and process, while recognizing opportunities for change and implementing successfully
• Support the Operations Manager in making key operational and technical decisions affecting the plant

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of one (1) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge and certification of all Production Operator levels (I, II, & III)
• Ability to work all lines and machines on the production floor
• Operations Supervisors must be PO III certified for a minimum of 3 months
• Post-secondary education is an asset
• Able to motivate and achieve results through others
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced operations
• Technical / mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools is required
• Working knowledge of production equipment and understanding of manufacturing processes as it relates to plastic processing would be an asset
• A positive attitude, along with ambition, organization, and service spirit.
• Highly motivated, conscientious, self-managed team player, with experience working in a production team environment
• Safety conscience and professional

GreenMantra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.