Plant supervisor

NWI Precision specializes in high-precision machining of helicopter masts, turbine shafts, engine thrust links, and nuclear pressure vessel components used in the aerospace and nuclear industries worldwide.
NWI Precision's 120,000 sq.
ft.
facility is located at 9 Fenmar Drive in Toronto.
Our dedicated team prides themselves on delivering the highest quality products, to specifications and on time.
NWI Precision is currently seeking an experienced Plant Supervisor.
The Plant Supervisor is responsible for the strategic and administrative management of the CNC machining department.
This role oversees production schedules, workforce planning, policy adherence, and coordination with other departments to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
The Supervisor will focus on operational organization, employee development, and process improvement to achieve company objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manage production scheduling to ensure customer delivery commitments are met.
Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, and safety regulations within the department.
Oversee workforce planning, including shift coverage, vacation scheduling, and resource allocation.
Track department performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Coordinate with quality, engineering, and production control to support manufacturing needs.
Ensure compliance with training programs and develop training schedules for employees.
Maintain the skills matrix and machinist competencies.
Support new hire onboarding training and development, along with integration within the team.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, and efficiency gains.
Act as the primary liaison for cross-functional collaboration, expediting work orders, and addressing manufacturing priorities.
Handle administrative responsibilities, including timekeeping, payroll approvals, and vacation tracking.
Drive a positive work environment through employee engagement, coaching, and performance management.
QUALIFICATIONS :
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in CNC machining.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and operational efficiency.
Experience managing teams and implementing training programs.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and manufacturing policies.
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
Proficiency in analyzing data, identifying trends, and implementing process improvements.
AS9100, ISO90011, NADCAP, experience would be an asset.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Promote and implement workplace safety and health programs for the work unit, coaching and directing employees on safe work practices to reduce accident frequency and severity, conducting inspections and investigations, reporting and following up on accident incidences or unsafe operating conditions, overseeing the return-to-work and accommodation of employees, participating in case review committee meetings as required, and participating as a member of the local health and safety committee.
Excellent communications, negotiations, conflict management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Considerable skill in the operation of machine tools and the use of precision measuring devices.
Direct, coach and provide guidance and leadership to employees, promote a respectful environment in the workplace and create learning and knowledge transfer opportunities for assigned staff.
Evaluate current operational methods and procedures, recommend improvements to optimize operational efficiency, implement changes and communicate with support groups as required Ability to apply machinist craft techniques, processes, and principles.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to practical problems such as computing dimensions, laying out work, and setting up machine tools.
Respond promptly to equipment failures, make adjustments to meet scheduled deadlines, prepare a report and notify Production Control and Reporting.
NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result.
Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.
NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability.
We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision.
NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.