Production Supervisor (Production Planning & Scheduling)
Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.
Who Are We?
In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.
Who Are You?
The Production Supervisor plays a critical operational role at the facility level and is responsible for overseeing and executing daily production activities in alignment with the corporate production plan established by the Production Planning Manager. This includes supervising the production floor, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely execution of work orders while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for implementing and monitoring production schedules, managing the performance of the production team, and collaborating with internal departments such as Planning, Engineering, Safety, and Supply Chain to meet production goals.
This role is a key operational link between strategic planning and execution and supports Weldco’s commitment to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
What Will You Do?
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Execute the production plan as communicated by the Production Planning Manager
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Ensure daily production activities align with facility capacity, staffing, and material availability
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Communicate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.) to manage priorities and constraints
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Monitor progress of work orders to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to specifications
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Identify and resolve scheduling or resource issues promptly
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Develop and update the production schedule based on demand forecasts, inventory level, available capacity, and customer requirements
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Supervise production planning personnel, including training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management
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Provide feedback and mentorship to support employee development and succession planning
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Lead daily shift meetings to align staff on safety, quality, and production targets
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Monitor and control component and finished goods inventory levels in collaboration with Purchasing and Supply Chain
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Coordinate with vendors as needed
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Identify opportunities to optimize inventory turns and reduce obsolescence
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Review and update inventory policies to ensure they are current and effective
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Develop new policies that reduce costs and optimize inventory levels
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Coordinate yearly inventory count
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Ensure all customer orders are fulfilled in accordance with quality standards and delivery timelines
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Communicate regularly with Sales and Planning to manage customer expectations and resolve order-related issues
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Escalate risks to delivery or quality promptly to the Production Planning Manager
Sound Familiar?
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Post-secondary education in a related technical or production field required
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Operations-related advanced degree and/or certifications preferred
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5+ years of progressive experience in a production environment, preferably in heavy equipment or steel manufacturing
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3 -5 years of experience in a supervisory role
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Understanding of production scheduling and workflow processes
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Familiarity with safety standards and Lean manufacturing practices
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Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Business Central) and Microsoft Office
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks under pressure
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Skilled in motivating and developing team members
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Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Competency in analyzing production data and reporting
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Self-motivated and disciplined
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Strong time management and organizational skills
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Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams
Bonus Round!
Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:
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Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
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Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
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Group life Insurance
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision care coverage
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Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
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Education support including EI top-up payments
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A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
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Rewards:
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monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
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service awards in 5-year increments
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company/team events
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personal growth
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career advancement opportunities
Vacancy Status:
This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.
What Do You Think?
If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. While we love to chat, time isn’t on our side, so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Just a Quick Heads-Up!
To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!
Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!
Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.
Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.