Plant Supervisor

Welcoming a New Future!

Sheridan Seating Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of telescopic bleachers, auditoriums and theatre seating. Every product is manufactured to exact specifications, executing strict quality control procedures from start to finish.

We are seeking for a talented Plant Supervisor who wants to be part of the team!

Are you in?

Leadership

• Ensure goals for safety, quality, and efficiency are achieved in the production department.
• Ensure completion of all assigned projects within established timelines, approved budgets, and quality standards.
• Administer corrective actions to address process issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and on-time delivery with no missing components.
• Enforce approved process changes in a timely manner.
• Monitor and carry out Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance metrics to measure and drive operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement & Process Management

• Provide expertise and support in metal manufacturing technologies and processes. Coordinate and drive initiatives related to new equipment selection, integration, and automation when required.
• Manage activities to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Engage plant employees to identify and implement best practices that improve production efficiency and streamline functions.
• Adhere to budgets, and cost analyses for ongoing and new projects.
• Evaluate schedules, cost constraints, operational specifications, and materials selection, including vendor qualification.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and performance review initiatives for all production staff.
• Foster a collaborative environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are top priorities.
• Set clear performance expectations and guide employees to meet or exceed company standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between production, quality assurance, logistics, and office teams.

Strategic Oversight

• Contribute to business-oriented process solutions that align with manufacturing standards.
• Track and report production performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience within a supervisory role
• Post-secondary related education
• Experience with Global Shop or related ERP software would be considered an asset
• Understand OHSA and safety regulations and lead by example
• Great organizational and time management skills to lead, schedule and coordinate a team to complete multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members.
• Proven ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of equipment maintenance, assembly, and process optimization.
• Able to perform effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Starting at $67,000.00 per year, dependent on skill and experience.

Shift: 7 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Fri, occassional Saturday

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and travel insurance, paid vacation, safety shoe reimbursement, free parking.

Additional Information

• Sheridan Seating supports diversity, equity and workplace free form harassment and discrimination. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orillia, ON L3V 5G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person