Supervisor Remanufacturing and Repair Centre

POSITION:           Supervisor Remanufacturing and Repair Centre     
REPORTS TO:     Senior Manager Remanufacturing and Repair Centre
DEPARTMENT:    Remanufacturing and Repair Centre (RRC)
LOCATION:          North Bay
REFERENCE:      390-174-25
SALARY:              $86,710 - $101,998

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 900 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
As part of the RRC production team, the Supervisor will ensure a safe work environment for all workers while ensuring timely, efficient, and profitable completion of rail car refurbishment projects while meeting quality specifications and customer expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of direct reports to ensure performance and completion of work in a safe, timely, efficient manner and in compliance with all the requirements/specifications.
• Ensure employees are informed and trained in the work to be performed and adhere to the company rules, policies and procedures including all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete employee performance evaluations.
• Participate in interviews, and the on boarding of new employees.
• Plan and schedule work activities and address current and unforeseen issues.
• Assign staff to daily duties to meet production schedule requirements.
• Update daily task completion targets and investigate task parts shortages.
• Participate in meetings to discuss, share, problem solve, and plan on production related matters so they can be communicated to direct reports, other internal stakeholders and enable timely and informed decision making.
• Periodic reporting/communication to keep all stakeholders informed and enable timely problem solving and decision making. 
• Work with the planning department in scheduling daily tasks and targets.
• Coordinate inspection planning with QA.
• Conduct regular periodic health and safety meetings and discussions with direct reports to ensure compliance with safety rules, regulations and best practices and address relevant issues in the workplace.
• Report hazards / incidents to senior management.
• Conduct health and safety investigations determining root cause and conclusion, action plans, etc.
• Complete daily Intelex observations.
• Conduct tailgate meetings with employees at the beginning of each shift for general information as well as job assignments.
• Conduct monthly health & safety meeting with employees.
• Plan overtime or extra work with the evening and night shifts. 
• Work collaboratively with HR/Health and Safety on requests for workplace accommodation and WSIB cases.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
• Red Seal trade certificate preferred 
• Over 3 years supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
• 3 – 5 years of experience in manufacturing methods and techniques and quality assurance and safety principles and practices
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints and documentation 
• Project planning, scheduling and leadership experience
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, AS 400)
• Leadership skills with the ability to foster a positive team environment
• Planning and organizing, problem solving, and conflict management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 3 – 5 years of tradesperson experience preferred
• Health and Safety certifications (CPR/First, Fall Arrest, Asbestos Remediation, WHMIS) are a significant advantage
• Commitment to health and safety

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE:  January 20, 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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