Shop Floor Supervisor, Industrial Construction/Engineering

• Make an impact and be rewarded with great opportunities for professional development
• An exciting role for an experienced professional to work with an organization focused on quality and customer service
• Receive a competitive salary of $75k+, negotiable depending on experience, and a wide host of excellent benefits
  

About ContainerWest

Founded in 1977, ContainerWest is the leading manufacturer of container-based and factory-built portable steel buildings that meet the demands of the industry in Western Canada. We provide excellent value through practical designs and pride ourselves on solving problems together. We are the only manufacturer with field experience and vertical integration from engineering through installation.

At ContainerWest, we know that our continued success is thanks to the hardworking people who make up our team and ensure the satisfaction of our customers. As such, we reward our team with a friendly and engaged culture where they can enjoy a wide variety of projects to work on. Our corporate culture is also underpinned by customer service as a core value and we pride ourselves on being practical, mindful of cost, honest, and team-oriented. If this is an environment you think you can succeed within, then we want to hear from you. 

For more information about our organization, please visit our homepage at containerwest.com/

About the Opportunity

ContainerWest currently has an exciting opportunity for a Shop Floor Supervisor to join our team in Richmond, B.C on a full-time basis, from 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. 

This role works directly with senior leadership, and is responsible for managing shop floor operations to enhance quality and productivity. You will ensure proper quality control and accurate positioning, coach team members on best practices, provide necessary tools, set clear targets, and measure progress. Additionally, you will support engineering designers by translating drawings when necessary, and overseeing the cutting, welding, design, fabrication, and delivery of complex custom container projects.

While no two days will ever be alike in this fast-paced role, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the shop daily
• Acting as a coach and leader, being visible and accessible on the shop floor
• Collaborating with the scheduler to create and post the next day's work plan
• Reviewing job estimates and holding kick-off meetings with designers
• Ensuring labor budgets are visible at each workstation and managing deviations
• Conducting quality checks and hold point sign-offs with engineering
• Providing drawing and design feedback to designers
• Ensuring proper tool maintenance and managing tool availability
• Training staff to meet delivery schedules and quality requirements
• Implementing company discipline policies in collaboration with the President
• Delegating tasks based on employees' skills and strengths
• Supporting and motivating employees to perform at a high level
• Leading critical tasks and assisting with material requisition and rush orders
• Ensuring safety and environmental compliance
• Managing purchasing and tooling to avoid overstock and panic orders

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need experience in industrial construction, and at least 5 years of related experience ideally working with steel, buildings, or steel fabrication. 

The following skills and experience would be highly regarded:

• Previous leadership experience
• Machinist, welding, or millwright background
• Journeyperson status within any trade 
• Engineering degree or experience 
• Experience with production or manufacturing
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings, and how to execute them 

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to motivate and support a team, and a commitment to quality and efficiency. This is a hands-on role that requires being actively involved in shop floor operations and supporting the team to achieve high standards of quality and productivity. We are looking for a proactive leader who can manage operations effectively and ensure a safe and efficient workplace.

Above all, you are someone who can live our core value of providing exceptional customer service, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration.

About the Benefits 

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary of $75k+, negotiable based on skills and experience along with the following excellent package:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits through Manulife
• Regular social events and outings

Upon joining ContainerWest, you'll be welcomed into a casual but professional environment where open communication is valued at all levels. 

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for this rapidly growing organization - apply today!