Associate Production Supervisor

About the Role

This Position reports to: Production Manager

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As an Associate Production Supervisor, you will work closely with the Senior Production Supervisor to oversee the assembly of Reliagear Panelboards. Your mission: ensure production schedules are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will organize and prepare the production team and area to meet operational goals, drive continuous improvement, and act as the key communication link between management and production employees. This role is critical for fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Lead and motivate a team of unionized employees
• Coach and train team leaders and employees to enhance skills and performance
• Collaborate with HR on staffing, onboarding, and employee development

Production Planning & Execution

• Allocate resources and manage capacity planning to meet deadlines
• Monitor operational readiness and address deviations quickly
• Partner with planning and production teams to optimize workflow

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps and implement standardized processes
• Drive initiatives that promote efficiency and a culture of improvement

Health, Safety & Environment

• Champion a safe and healthy workplace aligned with company standards
• Demonstrate strong leadership in safety practices and compliance

Equipment & Facilities

• Recommend upgrades and improvements to tools and equipment
• Oversee calibrations, inspections, and tool management

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electro-mechanics, electrical engineering, power electronics, or equivalent experience OR University degree in industrial engineering or related field
• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing unionized personnel
• Must be bilingual (French and English). French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is an asset
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean Six Sigma is an asset)
• Flexible and available (potential evening shift)

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

Our Commitment

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.