Grow Boldly with Pretium!
Pretium Packaging is a leading plastic container and closure manufacturer with a global manufacturing network of 24 locations across 5 countries and approximately 2,800 associates. We are part of an essential, fast-paced industry, producing rigid packaging solutions for everyday products across diverse markets. Our teams are focused on safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where hands-on leaders can make a meaningful impact every day.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production employees in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role supports daily production performance, ensures safe work practices, maintains quality standards, coaches employees, and drives continuous improvement across the assigned shift. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build accountability, resolve issues quickly, and support a high-performing production team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and lead 15-20 employees across the assigned shift, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials and products through the facility while managing daily operational priorities.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues that could negatively impact production through effective problem-solving.
- Achieve desired production performance results across all KPIs, including tracking and ownership of improvement for key KPI’s.
- Identify and lead initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
- Enforce compliance with all safety rules, plant procedures, and GMP policies.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to coordinate operations and ensure employees understand organizational goals and direction.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, yield, delivery, productivity, and cost control.
- Build positive working relationships and promote high employee morale.
- Conduct performance reviews to communicate expectations, evaluate performance, and identify development opportunities.
- Model Pretium’s values and behaviours by promoting a culture of communication, trust, respect, accountability, and a passion for excellence.
- Exercise authority to stop processes when necessary to address safety, quality, or environmental concerns, and promptly report non-compliance to leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in business, engineering, operations, or a related field is preferred but not required
- 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing facility
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and coach a diverse team
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office and production/ERP systems; experience with IQMS or similar systems is an asset
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Flexibility to work a full-time rotation shift schedule, including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as scheduled
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with plastics blow molding operations, including injection of preforms, 2-Stage, EBM, ISBM, and IBM, preferred but not required
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Processes (LEAN/Six Sigma certificate is a plus)
- Experience with IQMS or similar systems is an asset
WORKING CONDITION
- Industrial/manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, heat, and chemicals.
- Adherence to all safety protocols, including PPE and GMP attire in food-contact production areas, is mandatory.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
WHY JOIN US
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance bonuses and performance reviews
- RRSP Matching Program
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (50/50 split premiums)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance
- Service Recognition and Anniversary Awards
“Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.”
