Eaton is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team. This position is based at our Airdrie, Alberta facility.

Reporting to the Fabrication manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for overall plant operations and supervision across all production areas during the night shift, with full accountability for safety, production execution, and issue escalation.

The candidate will also lead key manufacturing processes/initiatives to ensure that production, customer service, and Continuous Improvement objectives are met, in accordance with safety, quality, and customer requirements. This individual will provide coaching and direction to their team, while driving accountability in the business, ultimately supporting the organization in achieving its business level and strategic goals. The incumbent must be a natural leader, motivator, hands-on problem solver, and effective mentor.

Additionally, the Production Supervisor will assist cost improvement initiatives and drive team participation. This individual will conduct job specific training for new/existing employees and maintain process checks within their department(s) by championing implementation and continual improvement for assigned groups.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will

Responsibilities related to People Management and/or Coordination
• Serve as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with Eaton values
• Serve as the senior leader on site overnight with authority for operational and emergency decision-making
• Supervise all shop floor employees across departments and adjust labor allocation based on shift needs to maximize service, productivity, and quality
• Prepare & deliver annual performance reviews for assigned shop floor employees, provide ongoing performance feedback, and address any performance concerns
• Act as the primary coordination point during night shift for all functions including production, maintenance, quality, and materials
• Manage staffing, attendance, and call-ins to ensure adequate coverage
• Open and close the plant and assume full facility responsibility including safety incidents and escalation

Responsibilities related to Process Management and/or Development
• Work with Production Manager to plan capacity and execute production plan
• Drive execution of the production plan ensuring schedule attainment, productivity, and downtime response
• Reduce scrap, rework, and overtime while meeting safety and quality objectives
• Own health and safety performance on shift including incident response, reporting, and compliance activities
• Provide structured shift handover communication to day shift including key issues, performance, and escalations

Responsibilities related to Training
• Review and deliver training to night shift operators related to safety, quality, productivity, Continuous Improvements, human resources, etc.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.