Production Supervisor - Yard & Briquette Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Production Supervisor - Yard and Briquette Plant at Milton, ON to join our Production Team.

Shift Work - Continental 12- Hour Rotating Shifts, Working Every Second Weekend.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 CAD. Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Your future team:

You will become part of the Yard and Brick plant team managing a team of 10-15 people and reporting to the Production Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures (including LOTO, PPE, WAH, Confined Space, First Aid) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead, train, and develop employees to ensure they are competent, safe, and aligned with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally compliant yard and briquette plant.
• Ensure briquettes are produced in the right quantity and quality to meet cupola and fibre chemistry requirements.
• Oversee proper handling and storage of raw materials and briquettes to prevent quality issues and cross-contamination.
• Direct raw material and waste handling to ensure continuous, uninterrupted production flow.
• Execute the daily briquette production schedule and drive operational improvements in the area.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance to report defects, reduce downtime, and support equipment reliability.
• Monitor and report daily KPIs, participate in Rockwool Excellence activities, and support data-driven improvements.
• Manage performance and attendance (including feedback and reviews) while fostering continuous improvement in people, processes, and equipment.

What you bring:

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor (Mechanical background)
• Must have leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience working with automated systems/conveyors.
• Must be WAH, Confined Space and First Aid trained.
• Sound understanding or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong experience with MS Office products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Project

What we offer:

• At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included, and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as "The ROCKWOOL Way". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.