Production Supervisor – Assembly (Corrugate Department) Job

Great Little Box Company is currently seeking a Production Supervisor – Assembly (Corrugate Department) to join our team in the Greater Vancouver area. This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week) offering a competitive wage of $37.00 per hour, along with three weeks of vacation to start. The role is available for an immediate start and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.

About the Role:
We are seeking a driven and passionate individual to fill the role of Corrugate Production Supervisor, Afternoon Shift (Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-12:00am). This role is responsible for supervising, supporting, and motivating employees in the corrugate department. They are responsible for regularly evaluating production employees and ensuring that all employees adhere to Great Little Box Safety Policy. GLBC prides itself on customer service excellence and this key role is essential to meeting our on-time delivery commitments by adhering to production schedules.

As a Production Supervisor you will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Work with the Operations manager and Production Scheduler to determine team requirements for weekly production
• Responsible and accountable for achieving team goals (safety, quality, and productivity)
• Maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Supporting team on day-to-day basis for general troubleshooting and problem solving
• Responsible for monitoring inventory and evaluating/improving upon inventory systems.
• Ensuring equipment is production ready and any issues are resolved in a timely manner, including helping to troubleshoot machine breakdown issues and communicating maintenance requirements
• Responsible for managing the production team including, continuous coaching, training, and completing employee performance reviews
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), good manufacturing practice to ensure consistency and adherence to quality and safety standard.
• Maintain accurate production records, including production reports, inventory records, and maintenance logs.
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and employee engagement.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime
• Continuously improve the efficiency of our processes, equipment, material flow and the people in the department to help achieve divisional goals.
• Provide a concise summary to the cross-shift to ensure relevant information is made available to the incoming shift.

Requirements:
• Post-secondary education degree or diploma
• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to provide and receive positive and constructive feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a true team environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
• Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make educated decisions under pressure
• Proven experience in conflict management and resolution
• Attention to detail and a strong technical aptitude
• Advanced level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including flow concepts, pull systems, elimination of waste, 5S and kaizens
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work well under pressure.
• Values personal development and continuous learning
• Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a range of design projects that demonstrates design skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in design documentation, specifications, and prototypes.
• Professional Reference: Able to provide at least one professional reference upon request.

How to apply:

GLBC is fully committed to two things – our employees and our customers. We offer employee-based recognition and reward programs including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and company-wide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic, and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions.
If you are someone who values customers and want to work in a great environment. Apply now!

Great Little Box Company is not in transit friendly areas. Please take this into consideration when applying. To apply, please send your resume with skill sets to [email protected].
No phone-calls and walk-ins please. Successful and desired applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.