Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Excelitas Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.
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Our facility in Mississauga, Ontario has key positions in Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support and other disciplines. Operating since 1984, this site specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad portfolio of innovative LED and Lamp technology. The Toronto facility serves a variety of markets such as electronics, optoelectronics, digital printing, general assembly, coatings, and medical device manufacturing, as well as endoscopy, bioscience research, microscopy and instrumentation.
This role supports the Manufacturing Manager in coordinating production activities and directly supervises a manufacturing team. The position ensures production schedules and customer commitments are met by effectively managing resources, resolving technical issues, and maintaining clear communication across teams.
Responsbilities:
Production and Operations Support
- Assist Manufacturing Manager with scheduling and prioritizing daily/weekly/monthly production plans
- Work with Manufacturing Manager and Planner to organize human and material resources to meet shipment requirements
- Participate in production meetings and maintain focus on backlog, service, and customer deadlines
- Perform various production control planning responsibilities as required to support operational objectives
- Act on Manufacturer Manager’s behalf in their absence
People Leadership & Development
- Provide ongoing feedback to Manufacturing Manager on team performance; write and deliver performance reviews for direct reports
- Train team members in specific tasks, including product knowledge, processes, and quality requirements
- Work with management to address employee relations issues, including coaching and counseling employees whose performance or conduct does not meet company expectations
- Lead by example and consistently uphold company values, policies, procedures, and workplace standards
Communication & Continuous Improvement
- Communicate daily with management and cross-functional teams regarding production status, quality concerns, risks and operational issues
- Resolve employee relations issues and counsel employees if their work or attitude does not meet company expectations
- Run and participate in tiered accountability meetings. Take ownership and accountability for assigned work areas, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency
- Collaborate with technical staff on process improvements, new process development, and implementation initiatives
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably electronics manufacturing) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position
- College or university degree in operations management or related field
- Working experience with an MRP system; including elements of production planning, scheduling, inventory management and work orders creation
- Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Experience in manufacturing, production management, production planning, or supporting manufacturing production planning process.
- Lean CI / Six Sigma experience an asset (Green, Yellow belt certifications)
- Knowledge of planning, scheduling and forecasting principles
- Experience in leading a team and conflict resolution
- Team player who is also capable of working independently and unsupervised
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a diverse workforce
- Ability to work in fast changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/