Production Supervisor – Refrigerant

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), energy isolation, and waste management procedures.
• Serve as Safety, Health, Environmental, and Emergency Coordinator.
• Manage hazardous material storage in accordance with regulations.
• Host internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and addressing corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe working environment and oversee emergency procedures.
• Ensure all changes to equipment or procedures follow the EMOC procedure.

• Manage SAP Production Planning including scheduling, expediting, and inventory management.
• Oversee the execution of the production plan, ensuring that both refrigerant and spec gas products meet customer service levels and demand forecasts.
• Supervise cylinder treatment, filling, and blowdowns while coordinating priorities with the plant manager to optimize output.
• Manage safety stock in SAP, maintaining programmed safety stock and MIN/MAX levels for both gas and equipment.
• Review and manage production and delivery status of shop orders, coordinating with Customer Service, Branches, and managing short-ship reports.
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, and maintaining records of imported products for the plant.

• Supervise cycle counts and ensure inventory accuracy, making necessary adjustments in SAP.
• Lead bi-yearly inventory counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee replenishment reports and maintain Kanbans and layout revisions.
• Ensure the plant has the required raw materials and equipment to meet production needs.

• Monitor plant operations to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Execute the production plan and ensure work instructions are followed.
• Act as a process expert, troubleshooting operational issues and escalating to higher levels when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and best operating practices.
• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring spare parts availability and equipment condition monitoring.

• Supervise and lead the production team, ensuring that staff are trained, motivated, and working efficiently.
• Manage payroll, personnel issues, and staff development through performance management.
• Foster teamwork and encourage capability growth across the plant staff.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are appropriately trained in safety and operational procedures.
• Assist with the hiring and onboarding of new operational staff.

• Ensure all production processes meet quality control requirements to deliver a quality product to customers.
• Manage customer complaints and provide technical support to commercial account representatives.
• Promote customer focus within the plant and assist the Plant Manager in managing customer relationships.
• Assist with budgeting and control of variable costs to meet or exceed performance indicators.

• Bachelor Degree preferred in Engineering or Technical College Degree or equivalent formal education and certification related to a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Industrial/Plant operations/ Maintenance Experience.
• Experience with SAP Production Planning, Microsoft Excel, and Office.
• Strong coaching and leadership abilities with experience supervising and motivating production staff.
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with various departments for smooth production operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance, including knowledge of waste management and hazardous materials.
• Proficiency in handling crisis situations and implementing change management processes.

Messer Canada