Production Supervisor - Cell Leader

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match)

• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.

• Ensure a safe work environment by conducting regular safety walks, enforcing all safety policies, completing hazard and spill reports, and confirming all employees are trained in safe work procedures.
• Lead daily production operations to achieve 100 percent in-station builds, meet efficiency and throughput goals, and maintain alignment with the master production schedule.
• Maintain product quality by leading self-inspection processes, managing non-conforming materials, coordinating material reviews, and implementing corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Support all quality initiatives by ensuring tools, materials, and training are in place to achieve first-time-right builds and reduce rework.
• Coordinate production resources by managing staffing levels, cross-training employees, and scheduling overtime as required to maintain production continuity.
• Lead daily team meetings to review performance metrics, communicate priorities, assign corrective actions, and ensure engagement from supporting departments such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Materials Management.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by conducting workplace organization activities, participating in process audits, and coordinating improvement projects to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Support technical processes including the completion of engineering changes, pre-production planning, and coordination with other cells and departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Provide daily performance reports that include production status, downtime and unexpected delays, recovery plans, bus movement status, and any required overtime to meet production goals.
• Manage personnel by conducting stand-up meetings, responding to employee concerns, maintaining time and attendance records, conducting performance reviews, administering discipline when necessary, and supporting employee development and training.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address personnel matters, support recruitment activities, and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Ensure all employees maintain required training and certifications and support skill development to sustain operational readiness.

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with production reporting, quality management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to safety, first-time-right quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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