LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – LEADERSHIP TRAINEE

Are you experienced in manufacturing and looking to move into a role where your impact on operations and the team is more direct and hands-on?

Are you a field-oriented professional who is able to mobilize teams, structure priorities, and drive daily execution?

This is an amazing opportunity to quickly grow into a Production Supervisor role within a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing environment, with structured support to guide your development.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization located on Montreal’s South Shore, recognized as a leader in its industry for its strong operational standards, quality focus, and continuous improvement culture. As part of its growth, the company is strengthening its supervision team to support operational excellence, team performance, and ongoing process optimization.

This role represents a concrete opportunity to progress into a Production Supervisor position. You will join a dynamic operational environment, where you will be actively involved in production activities while gradually taking on supervisory responsibilities. Your progression will be structured and based on your development, performance, and leadership potential.

WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?

• Fast-track progression toward a Production Supervisor role.

• Direct impact on plant operations and team performance.

• Work in a modern, automated, high-growth manufacturing environment.

• Support and mentorship from experienced manufacturing leaders.

• Development of concrete leadership and team management skills.

• Competitive compensation with growth potential based on progression.

• A culture focused on performance, accountability, and collaboration.

• Real and rapid advancement opportunities within the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Production Director, you will actively participate in production operations while being exposed to supervisory responsibilities. You will play a key role in maintaining operational performance, supporting team coordination, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

As you integrate into the role, you will progressively take on full supervisory responsibilities, ultimately transitioning into an autonomous Production Supervisor position.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Actively participate in day-to-day production activities on the floor;

• Support daily supervision of production operations;

• Lead, mobilize, and support production teams;

• Ensure production, quality, and efficiency targets are met;

• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to process optimization;

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives;

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards;

• Support employee training, coaching, and development;

• Collaborate closely with management to ensure operational performance.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• High school diploma (minimum requirement).

• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience as a team lead or informal leadership role (strong asset).

• Strong interest in supervision and management development.

• Natural leadership with a solution-oriented mindset.

• Good understanding of production operations.

• Strong analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong discipline, autonomy, and prioritization skills.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.

• Flexibility to work various shifts (day, evening, night, weekends).

IDEAL CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Clear motivation to move into a supervisory role.
• Ability to positively influence and mobilize a team on the floor.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to quality, performance, and safety.
• Willingness to learn and progress quickly in their career.

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ABOUT WORKLAND

At Workland, we strive to create a simple, transparent, and enjoyable candidate experience. Mandated to support this company, we facilitate the recruitment process by ensuring effective communication and a structured approach. Each application is considered seriously and evaluated professionally and fairly, so that every candidate can move through the process with clarity and confidence.