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Job Description – Production Supervisor

Here’s what we do

Founded in 1981, Broda has grown into an international leader in long term care seating.
We take raw material, and with your help transform them into a vast array of high-end wheelchairs, and gliders. The chairs we build are utilized in hospitals, and health care facilities across North America. Our products have helped millions of individuals lead happier, healthier lives.

Here’s where you come in

Due to growth, Broda is looking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will oversee the Sewing/Assembly Lines along with all employees in these areas. This is an evening shift position that will need to coordinate closely with the morning supervisors to align production needs and output.

This individual will need prior welding experience in order to ensure a smooth ramp up of an evening shift. Training will be on day shift from 7am-3:30pm Monday – Friday with some overtime possible. Ultimately this individual will supervise a team of roughly 10 on an evening shift from 3pm – Midnight Monday – Friday.

The ideal candidate will be responsible to hold team members accountable to their required roles, duties and takt times. We are looking for someone who leads by example and maintains positive employee relationships. You will work closely with Plant Manager and Human Resources to ensure appropriate skills are being hired and be an active participant in the progressive discipline and coaching process with regards to employee performance, conduct, and absenteeism.

As the Production Supervisor, you will work with all departments to improve processes and systems at Broda and assist with the implementation of programs that will have continuing long-term benefits. You will monitor existing processes to make sure they continue to perform at optimal levels of efficiency, while minimizing down time.

Position Summary- Skills

• Responsible for ensuring compliance of all company policies, procedures and plant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure cross-training throughout departments and succession planning to maintain a two seat bench and maintain staffing needs
• Obtain signed training records on all training that takes place within the departments responsible for
• Lead and support customer quality control functions such as RGA, quality issues and corrective methods to improve quality and customer complaints
• Liaise between customer service, product management, engineering, and supply chain to recognize opportunities for improvement with regards to customer service issues and quality of processes.
• Proactively solicit all feedback on processes or procedures as needed to improve productivity and quality within the plant.
• Collaborate with Management team to support continuous improvement initiatives and to improve quality across all processes.
• Responsible to ensure updated, clear & accurate SWI documents/procedures are located at each workstation and that the SOP and SWIs are followed
• Engage in team meetings for problem solving
• Conflict resolution when needed
• Other tasks assigned by Plant Manager.

Experience/Education

• Minimum 2 years of relative supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experiences in manufacturing setting
• Knowledge and experience with 5S and continuous improvement
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of Products, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, as well as decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Perks and Benefits

• Clean, well maintained work environment
• Continuous on the job training
• Inclusive, multi-cultural environment
• Health & Benefits Package
• Indoor work environment
• On-site parking

Broda Seating is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, indicate this on your application and we will ensure accommodations are made to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-11-25

About us

The Broda team is made up of a variety of rewarding positions. From manufacturing, to sales, to customer support, each member of our team helps us achieve our mission. We aim to provide the safest, most comfortable seating in the healthcare industry. We want all our employees to finish every day feeling accomplished and valued. Our company culture promotes teamwork and achievement. With Broda team members all over North America, we collaborate to bring safe, comfortable seating to some of the world’s most vulnerable: our elderly. Does this sound like a purpose you would enjoy? If yes, then a Broda career may be for you!

Job purpose

The HR Manager works closely with the Plant Manager and local management team to support day to day factory operations while continually improving programs and offerings. You will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities covering a broad range of HR functions from on-boarding, training, recruitment, benefits, to health and safety. You will be reporting to the Executive Director of HR Manager based out of MITY, Inc, out of Orem, Utah with a dotted line to the Plant Manager of Broda.

This role works in office Monday – Friday 7am- 3:30pm.

Human Resources Duties

• Lead end-to-end recruitment initiatives, including talent sourcing, pre-screening, interviews, coordination of assessments, and onboarding, to attract and retain high-quality talent that supports company growth.
• Design and execute comprehensive onboarding and orientation processes, including employee documentation, cross-departmental collaboration, and delivery of corporate culture and compliance training, to ensure seamless integration and engagement of new hires.
• Serve as a key collaborator in HR strategy meetings, providing insights on local metrics as well as assisting with companywide strategies and initiatives.
• Manage benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment, updates, and employee inquiries, and maintain compliance with applicable laws such as ESA, OH&SA, and AODA related regulations.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance for hourly and salaried staff through validation and verification processes, supporting financial integrity and employee satisfaction.
• Act as the lead for health and safety initiatives, including inspections, incident investigations, WSIB claims, and return-to-work programs, fostering a safety-first culture that minimizes risks and complies with legislative requirements.
• Lead efforts to enhance organizational health and safety communication, including facilitating meetings, documenting action plans, and tracking follow-up to improve workplace safety performance.
• Uphold legal and regulatory compliance across all HR functions, proactively managing policies related to employment standards, workplace safety, accessibility, and pandemic protocols.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external agencies such as Ministry of Labour and Service Canada, ensuring effective responses to inspections, investigations, and inquiries.
• Provide strategic employee relations support, including guidance on absence, performance, grievances, and organizational change, to promote a positive and compliant workplace environment.
• Foster employee engagement through leadership of recognition programs, management of corporate branding initiatives such as SWAG inventory, and promoting a culture of appreciation and motivation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on HR projects and communications, leveraging data and insights to support organizational development initiatives.
• Oversee administration of Employment Insurance Claims, ROEs, and Service Canada inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate processing to support employee transitions.
• Partner with Operations to implement visual management tools for production targets and encourage a data-driven approach to operational excellence.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate meetings, and track follow-up actions for health and safety and other HR-related forums to ensure continuous improvement.
• Perform other strategic HR duties as assigned, contributing to organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties

• Maintain attendance, absenteeism, and vacation tracking program for all employees
• Maintain employee’s Health and Dental Benefits through Equitable Health, including LTD
• Maintain administration of employee’s voluntary RRSP through Manulife
• Deposit all Canadian Cheques in accordance with SOP’s from Finance
• Filing and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The following are qualifications that are necessary for a person to be considered for this position.

Qualifications include:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree, or college certificate in HR, Business or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Leadership and/or mentoring skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products

Preferred

• Experienced Human Resources background with expanding duties and knowledge expansion
• CHRP designation or working towards would be considered an asset

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diversity and inclusion matter at Broda. If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (required)
• Joint Health and Safety: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CHRP (preferred)

Location:

• Kitchener, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Here’s what we do

Founded in 1981, Broda has grown into an international leader in long term care seating.
We take raw material, and with your help transform them into a vast array of high-end wheelchairs, and gliders. The chairs we build are utilized in hospitals, and health care facilities across North America. Our products have helped millions of individuals lead happier, healthier lives.

Here’s where you come in

Due to growth, Broda is looking to hire an experienced Team Lead to join our team. Reporting to the production supervisor, this individual will oversee the evening shift lines including welding, fabrication and powder coat operations. This is an evening shift position that will need to coordinate closely with the morning lead to align production needs and output.

This individual will need prior welding experience in order to ensure a smooth ramp up of an evening shift.

Training will be on day shift from 7am-3:30pm Monday – Friday with some overtime possible. Ultimately this individual will supervise a team of roughly 10 on an evening shift from 3pm – Midnight Monday – Friday.

The Team Lead is responsible for directing hourly production employees to work safely and to produce a quality product on time. This will include adequate training, knowledge of the product, supporting the lines for fillings and making sure the line runs efficiently and at line target.

Responsibilities and Required Skills

• Possess a positive attitude towards the task at hand in which other employees will emulate, creating a culture of harmony in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance for all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow written work instructions provided to you by management.
• Take a proactive stance on all aspect of Safety, Quality, Environment, Equipment and be a participative and value-added team member.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment or products and present solutions to management.
• Take a lead in testing new products, processes and create work procedures and instructions for other employees.
• Set up and support production equipment in accordance with best practices and standard operation procedures.
• Report all downtime issues, machinery breakdowns, and process issues to management.
• Share knowledge and experience with other employees to improve process efficiencies.
• Support 5S Implementation across all workstations in the area.
• Work well with other team members to support collaboration for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn new tasks or be trained on new work scope.
• Support equipment installation working closely with management.
• Work with management to drive Continuous Improvement methods.
• Knowledge and ability to learn company computer systems and share best practices.
• Report daily production issues to Production Supervisor.
• Coordinate the reorder of Kan Ban parts as well as purchased parts through the buyer planner who will then communicate and coordinate with supply chain manager.
• Coordinate expedited parts through management and appropriate production department members as required.
• Other tasks as assigned and needed.
• Take a lead in training all employees on making the product.
• Put away materials to home positions and regular reviews of product inventory locations.
• Responsible to ensure production is running at the proper takt times.
• Strong focus on Quality Control Process.

Key Measurements of the Position

• Help to maintain a positive culture for all employees of Broda Seating – Kitchener.
• Meet Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, on time Delivery, Employee Engagement objectives.
• Keep Plant Manager well informed of the daily issues.
• Direct associates with daily job assignments and job rotation.
• Willingness to take on new assignments.

Quality Management System Responsibility

• May initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process system, repairs, and keep Production Supervisor Posted at all times.
• May initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• May assist with the control of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfied condition has been corrected.

Perks and Benefits

• Clean, well maintained work environment
• Continuous on the job training
• Inclusive, multi-cultural environment
• Health & Benefits Package
• Indoor work environment
• On-site parking

Broda Seating is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, indicate this on your application and we will ensure accommodations are made to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (required)
• MIG welding: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-11-25