Extrusion Shift Supervisor

Responsible for the utilization and balancing of all resources on shift to ensure efficient shift productivity while maintaining full adherence to safety and quality. Must effectively communicate with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams on a regular basis. Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Review and analyse daily production data with a continuous improvement mindset to improve productivity and first time quality in the department. Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve any issues and discrepancies. Participate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions. Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression. Participate and lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities as they arise. Review and adjust manpower requirements to meet production schedules. Conduct daily verifications of the attendance system and manage employee timesheet approvals in Dayforce. Address employee concerns and contact the Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support. Monitor press production throughout each shift to ensure Press Leads have the necessary support and tools available for a successful shift. Hold press leads accountable on daily metrics and performance, and ensure downtime is being entered into EPICS accurately by reviewing press lead variance reports. Responsible for Quality Technicians (QT) on shift and working with QTs in a collaborative manner to reduce/eliminate out of spec material produced. Ensure QTs are reviewing daily schedules for NCR and red tag orders. Support and/or physically fill roles in operations as required and need arises. Responsible for setting up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of any non-conformances. Review huddleboard and press status with previous shift supervisor and discuss any issues/downtime. Discuss scheduling and any discrepancies – communicate with the scheduling department as necessary to ensure effective and efficient adherence to schedule. Review metrics at end of shift (manpower, downtime, die failures, yield, and maintenance issues) and fill out production matrix. Responsible for ensuring manpower for the next shift is balanced and fully staffed by managing call-ins; request support from other departments and/or call temporary work force as required. Issue Work requests when required to the Maintenance team with specific details and manage any unplanned downtime by providing alternative assignments while…