Production supervisor

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Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

- Job title : Production supervisor
- Employer name : Manikheir Canada inc.
- Location : 2570 bonder road, London (Ontario) N6M 0N6 Canada
- Job type : Permanent, full-time
- Job openings : 4
- Expected start date: As soon as possible
- Salary : 81 660 $ to 105 804 $ per year
- Work schedule : minimum 36 hours per week WHICH consist on an average 42 hours/week : rotation 36 hours per week AND 48 hours per week
- Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, disability, life insurance) and retirement plan. Other benefits according to company policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES TASKS

- Production & Process Control
- Supervise daily operations of the nitrile dipping line including coagulant mix preparation, pre-wash, dipping, leaching, drying, and curing stages.
- Monitor critical process parameters (CTP’s bath temperature, dwell times, polymer viscosity, line speed) and adjust controls to maintain consistent film thickness and tensile properties.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for NBR compound handling, bath replenishment, and line changeovers.
- Monitor the dipping process parameters and make necessary adjustments to maintain product standards.
- Coordinate raw material usage (nitrile latex, accelerators, coagulants, leaching chemicals) to optimize consumption and reduce waste.

- Quality Assurance
- Enforce in-line quality checks (e.g., gauge tests, leak tests, tensile/elongation sampling) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specs (e.g., ASTM D6319, EN 455).
- Partner with QC lab to root-cause defects (pinholes, surface irregularities) and implement corrective actions or recipe optimizations.
- Maintain records of production parameters and quality data for traceability and audits.

- Team Leadership & Training
- Plan shift rosters and assign operators for each dipping stage.
- Train new hires and upskill existing staff on nitrile chemistry fundamentals, process safety (chemical exposures, heat), and contamination control.
- Coach and mentor team members, conduct performance reviews, and drive a culture of accountability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Studies : A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.

- Experience : 5+ years’ supervisory experience in nitrile or polymer dipping operations (latex glove experience a plus).

- Desired qualifications : Deep understanding of nitrile rubber compounding, coagulation chemistry, and curing dynamics. Proven leadership and team-building skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong analytical mindset with hands-on problem-solving (5-Why, Fishbone). Proficient with PLC controls, SCADA interfaces, and MS Office (Excel for data analysis). Able to work in shift.

- Language : English.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Anyone legally authorized to work in Canada may apply for this job.

If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application.

HOW TO APPLY?

By email :
Contact person : Ms. Sherry Kelly