Job Description
Job Description
Location : Fairfield, OH
Employment Type : 3rd Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Production Supervisor for our client. This job involves managing plant capacity by controlling lead times and resource loading, standardize production procedures, document improvements, and develop capacity plans aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and CSA Z299 standards. Responsibilities include supporting predictive and preventive maintenance, ensuring inventory accuracy, solving production challenges, and coordinating material ordering and delivery.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Oversee SMS adoption for the Brand Portfolio at Rexdale site.
- Lead daily plant DMP meetings and implement plans to reduce costs / waste, improve cycle time, delivery, machine efficiency, and labor utilization.
- Ensure full plant capacity utilization by managing lead times and loading.
- Standardize production procedures and document improvements.
- Develop capacity plans to meet demand and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and CSA Z299.
- Support predictive / preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment reliability.
- Support warehouse procedures for inventory accuracy.
- Use problem-solving methods to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage material ordering and delivery processes.
- Collaborate with Fairfield planning to optimize production schedules and address changes.
- Maintain positive employee relations, enforce HR policies, and support employee development and training.
- Encourage employee engagement, manage suggestion systems, and reward performance.
- Implement and supervise HSE systems to achieve IIF status and ensure compliance with OHSA and legislative standards.
- Support training and performance appraisals for staff.
- Ensure alignment with operational and financial policies.
- Maintain 5S housekeeping and quality standards.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.Extensive knowledge of production and safety management, occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation.Ability to translate plans / schedules into weekly production schedules by equipment group capabilitiesKnowledge of ISO9001 / TS16949 / CSA Z299.3 quality systems.Knowledge of World Class manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Lean, TQM, KanBan, COQ, ERP, etc.Community College or equivalent6-10 years’ experienceRescheduling of machines / labor when materials or maintenance problems arise – dailyAdjustments to manpower and equipment levels to address capacity issues.Ability to work in fast-paced environment.Capability to stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.Ability to utilize hand / eye coordination.Communication skills.How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.
About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.
We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.
Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.