Operations Supervisor

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

WS Steel, a Tier 1 OEM fabricator located in Steinbach, Manitoba, specializes in manufacturing both high-volume and large-scale products across a broad range of industries. We are seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor for our day shift to support and oversee key areas of our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Operations Supervisor is a hands-on frontline leader responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and consistent execution of daily manufacturing operations.

This role focuses on coordinating people, materials, workflow, and operational priorities while keeping teams engaged, productive, and accountable. The Operations Supervisor will work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure operational targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational activities with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, training, teamwork, and accountability.
• Coordinate daily workloads, staffing, resources, and operational priorities.
• Support the efficient movement and organization of materials, work-in-progress, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Coordinate material handling activities and ensure materials are available where and when required.
• Monitor workflow and departmental performance to ensure production priorities and completion targets are met.
• Support production requirements and respond effectively to changing operational priorities.
• Identify and address workflow delays, bottlenecks, material shortages, and other operational issues.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment as required to support operational needs.
• Ensure materials and finished products are handled, stored, and moved safely and accurately.
• Monitor departmental performance and ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and identify opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to identify waste, standardize processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Promote and maintain 5S/6S workplace organization.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining accountability for team and departmental performance.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with Production, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Conduct team meetings, daily huddles, and shift handovers as required.
• Coach, train, mentor, and provide feedback to employees.
• Manage employee attendance, timekeeping, scheduling, and other day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
• Address employee performance and workplace concerns and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, material handling, production, or a related industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Forklift operating experience and certification required.
• Experience in logistics, material handling, inventory, warehouse, or production support operations is considered a strong asset.
• Experience leading multiple operational areas or teams is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflow, material movement, inventory control, and production priorities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S/6S, standardized work, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor and providing hands-on support when required.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Experience in steel fabrication or metal manufacturing is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and bending as required.

Competencies

• Reliable and accountable under pressure
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Adaptable and flexible
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Decisive and solution-focused
• Strong communicator
• Motivated self-starter
• Continuous improvement mindset

Position DetailsLocation: WS Steel – 49 Life Sciences Parkway, Steinbach, MB
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Steinbach, MB R5G 2G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (required)

Location:

• Steinbach, MB R5G 2G7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person