Production Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor for Steel Vehicles to lead daily manufacturing operations across fabrication, welding, armoring, integration, and vehicle assembly. This role is responsible for supervising production employees, coordinating workflow, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement to meet production targets. With strong experience in metal fabrication, MIG welding, and vehicle assembly, you will provide shop floor leadership and technical guidance to support the successful delivery of armored and specialty vehicle programs. INKAS® is a Canadian manufacturer known globally for designing and building premium armored SUVs, trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles. Our work combines advanced security technology, custom craftsmanship, and precision engineering in a fast-paced production environment. Why This Role Would Be A Great Fit Play a critical role in the production of world-class armored and specialty vehicles trusted by clients around the globe. Combine your technical expertise in fabrication, welding, and vehicle assembly with the opportunity to lead and develop a skilled production team. Join a fast-growing Canadian manufacturer where your decisions, process improvements, and leadership will directly influence production success and operational excellence. What You’ll Do Lead daily production activities across fabrication, welding, armoring, integration, and vehicle assembly to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. Plan and coordinate workflow, labor allocation, and production priorities while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams. Oversee fabrication, MIG welding, and vehicle assembly operations, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and build standards. Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule performance, resolving production issues, bottlenecks, and non-conformances through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis. Promote and enforce health and safety standards, conduct workplace inspections, and support incident investigations and corrective actions. Lead, coach, and develop production employees, managing performance, attendance, training, and team engagement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and workplace safety. Required Qualifications 5+ years of manufacturing experience in fabrication, welding, vehicle assembly, or industrial production. 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Certified MIG Welder (CWB certification preferred). Strong understanding of fabrication and metalworking processes. Experience reading engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and assembly instructions. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience in armored vehicle manufacturing and specialty vehicle upfitting. Experience supervising fabrication and welding personnel. Welding Inspector certification (CWB Level 1 or equivalent). Forklift certification. Overhead crane certification. Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training. Mechanical or manufacturing trade certification. Competencies Fabrication, MIG welding, and vehicle assembly expertise Blueprint reading, quality control, and manufacturing process management Production planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills Knowledge of workplace health, safety, and quality standards Leadership, coaching, and team development Physical Requirements Ability to work within a manufacturing environment. Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) occasionally. Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around manufacturing equipment. Working Conditions This position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with regular exposure to welding operations, fabrication equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, and vehicle assembly activities. The role requires working safely around manufacturing processes that may involve noise, dust, and other shop-floor conditions. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production demands and customer delivery schedules. Equal Employment Opportunity INKAS® is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without discrimination as protected by applicable law. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure In accordance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, this job posting discloses that artificial intelligence may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as screening or ranking applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Apply If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in fabrication, welding, and vehicle assembly, and you are passionate about driving productivity, quality, and team performance, we would welcome your application. Join a team that designs and builds some of the world's most advanced armored and specialty vehicles, where your leadership will have a direct impact on operational excellence and customer success. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lead daily manufacturing operations across fabrication, welding, and vehicle assembly to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Supervise production employees while driving continuous improvement and enforcing health and safety standards.

Requires 5+ years of manufacturing experience and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with a CWB MIG Welder certification. Must be proficient in reading engineering drawings and managing industrial production processes.

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• Production Supervision
• Metal Fabrication
• MIG Welding
• Vehicle Assembly
• Workflow Coordination
• Quality Control
• Safety Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Blueprint Reading
• Root Cause Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Production Planning
• Labor Allocation
• Performance Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Shop Floor Leadership

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte