Workshop Supervisor
MineARC Systems is the global leader in controlled environments and safety technologies for the underground mining, tunneling, chemical processing, disaster relief, and biotechnology industries. We specialize in the manufacture and supply of emergency refuge chambers, safe havens, disaster shelters, and grow chambers, as well as a range of remote monitoring, tracking, and communications technologies that allow full integration in heavy industrial applications.
We are currently looking for a passionate Workshop Supervisor to manage up to ten workshop technicians. As a Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee and direct daily production activities in a manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth and efficient processes, adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, team management, workflow monitoring, and coordination with other departments to meet production targets and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Support
- Collaborate with Production Manager to coordinate daily activities for the production technician team.
- Provide training, coaching, and hands‐on support to develop team skills and promote consistent performance.
- Assist with troubleshooting production‐related issues across equipment, materials, processes, and personnel.
- Promote a strong safety culture and quality‐driven mindset across the team.
Production & Workflow Management:
- Supervise daily workshop operations and allocate labor based on production schedules.
- Ensure timely completion of buildings according to the production schedule by leveraging and properly allocating resources.
- Preparation of production materials for Production Technicians.
- Hold daily entry or exit meetings to track progress.
- Assist in completing the fit-out of all manufactured products as needed.
- Communicate schedule changes to management.
- Maintain a clean, well‐organized, and hazard‐free work area in alignment with 5S and safety practices.
- Become subject matter expert across all product lines.
Quality Management:
- Ensure consistent adherence to established quality standards by monitoring workmanship, materials, and processes throughout all stages of production.
- Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections to verify product conformance.
- Accurately complete and approve quality checklists, inspection records, and production documentation.
- Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality management system requirements, and company policies. Identify and address deviations promptly.
- Identify quality issues, support root cause analysis, and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process efficiency.
Technical Skills we require from you:
- 5+ years in a manufacturing company.
- 3+ years supervisory experience.
- Ability to understand technical products.
- General computing skills including Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel.
- Production scheduling experience.
- A good electro-mechanical technical background.
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and technical specifications.
Personal skills we require from you:
- Attention to Detail – Carefully follows instructions, verifies work quality, and consistently catches errors before they impact downstream processes.
- Strong Work Ethic & Reliability – Dependable and consistent with minimal supervisor required.
- Effective Communication – Clearly communicates and shares information with teammates, supervisor, and management.
- Team Collaboration – Works well with others and contributes to team culture.
- Problem‐Solving & Critical Thinking – Identifies issues early and recommends practical, effective solutions.
- Adaptability & Flexibility – Adjusts well to changing priorities, evolving production schedules, or unexpected challenges.
- Time Management & Prioritization – Organizes work effectively, manages multiple tasks, and maintains productivity.
- Accountability & Ownership – Takes responsibility for work quality and continuous improvement.
- Physically capable of repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
Advantageous skills you may have......
- Bilingual: English and Spanish.
- Forklift certified.
- OSHA 10 hours.
- Previously worked in an ISO9001:2015 certified company.
- Electronics experience.
- PLC experience.
- Familiar with Canadian Electrical regulations.
- HVAC experience.
- Root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, 5S methodology.
- Shop floor software experience.
MineARC Systems provides safety solutions to the mining, tunneling, and petrochemical industries. MineARC is the global leader in the manufacture and supply of emergency safe refuge systems for the protection of workers exposed to hazardous industrial environments.