We are seeking a talented and experienced Supervisor, Production at Milton, ON to join our Production Team. Shift Work – Continental Shift (12 Hours – Rotating)
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.
Job Purpose & Scope
The stone wool line Supervisor, Production is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the stone wool production line. This role ensures safe, efficient, and stable production in alignment with quality standards, production plans, ROPEX principles, and company policies. The supervisor leads a team of operators and technicians, driving performance, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
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 Plant Operations & Production team managing a team of 10-15 people and reporting to the Production Manager.
What you will be doing:
- Supervise, coach, and develop Operators at all levels, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all activities meet health, safety, and environmental standards while promoting a zero-incident culture.
- Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring products are manufactured on time, to specification, and within budget.
- Monitor processes, resolve issues, and implement improvements to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
- Conduct shift meetings, maintain records, and provide clear updates on performance, challenges, and solutions.
- Partner with leadership to implement process improvements, training, and development initiatives that strengthen the team and operation.
What you bring:
- Vocational/technical degree or apprenticeship in industrial production, mechanical, chemical, process, or a related field (higher technical education such as engineering or production management is an asset).
- 4-5 years of experience in industrial or continuous process manufacturing; experience within stone wool, insulation, glass, or other mineral-based industries is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team-lead role within a production environment.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end process operations (e.g., melting, fibre formation, curing, cutting, and packaging).
- Knowledge of machinery, automation, and process control systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI).
- Experience working with ROPEX, Lean, or similar production systems, including daily visual management.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement and problem-solving tools/methodologies (e.g., ROPEX tools, Lean, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
- Solid hands-on safety and quality standards relevant to manufacturing operations.
- 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.
