Afternoon Shift Supervisor – Molded Foam Manufacturing
Location: North York, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Afternoon Shift
Lead the Shift. Drive Performance. Build Great Teams.
Trevor Frances Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Canadian manufacturer in the molded foam industry to recruit an Afternoon Shift Supervisor.
If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on coaching people, improving processes, and creating a safe, high-performing production environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems in real time, developing teams, and making a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.
What You'll Be DoingChampion Safety Every Shift
Safety isn't just a priority—it's part of how you lead.
You'll:
- Lead by example and foster a strong safety-first culture
- Conduct shift-start safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Perform regular safety audits and floor inspections
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and identify root causes
- Ensure compliance with PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures
- Partner with Health & Safety to implement continuous improvements
- Support Joint Health & Safety initiatives and maintain regulatory compliance
Lead Production Operations
You'll be responsible for ensuring the afternoon shift operates efficiently while meeting production targets and customer expectations.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising daily production activities within a molded foam manufacturing environment
- Coordinating labour, materials, equipment, and production schedules
- Monitoring production metrics and responding quickly to operational challenges
- Supporting mold changeovers, equipment start-ups, and shutdown procedures
- Working closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime
- Completing production reports and ensuring smooth communication during shift handovers
- Driving Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Develop and Lead Your Team
Great operations start with great people.
You'll:
- Coach, mentor, and develop production operators and team leads
- Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback
- Manage scheduling, attendance, and workforce planning
- Support onboarding and training of new employees
- Partner with HR on performance management and employee relations
- Create an engaged, respectful, and accountable team environment
- Lead daily shift meetings focused on safety, production, and quality
Ensure World-Class Quality
You'll play a key role in maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring in-process inspections and product specifications
- Responding quickly to quality concerns and initiating corrective actions
- Managing non-conforming materials and quality documentation
- Participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action processes
- Supporting ISO quality standards and audit readiness
- Tracking quality metrics including scrap, rework, and first-pass yield
- Promoting quality ownership throughout the production team
Maintain Operational Excellence
You'll also:
- Champion 5S and workplace organization initiatives
- Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance
- Complete production, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation accurately
- Communicate shift performance and operational updates effectively to leadership
What We're Looking ForQualifications
- Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred (equivalent experience will also be considered)
- 3-5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Supervisor or Team Lead capacity
- Experience within molded foam, plastics, composites, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred
- Experience leading hourly production teams in either unionized or non-union environments
Safety Experience
You have:
- A demonstrated commitment to building strong safety cultures
- Experience investigating incidents and conducting Root Cause Analysis
- Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and manufacturing safety protocols
- Knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
- JHSC Certification (or willingness to obtain) is considered an asset
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Experience with:
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar Quality Management Systems
- NCRs, RCCA, 8D problem solving, SPC, and structured quality tools
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Strong leadership and accountability
- Excellent communication and coaching abilities
- Production planning and scheduling expertise
- Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
- Data-driven decision-making
- High attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join?
Our client believes that great people build great products.
They offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- RRSP program with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities into senior operations leadership
- A collaborative culture where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement come first
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Trevor Frances Recruitment is proud to partner with our client in the search for an Afternoon Shift Supervisor.
Apply today and help lead a team that's committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruitment partner. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout every stage of the hiring process.
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
