Industrial Supervisor

Job Title: Industrial Supervisor Company: Walden Welding and Mechanical Location: Sudbury / Lively, Ontario, Canada Position Type: Full-Time About Us Walden Welding and Mechanical is a trusted provider of industrial welding and mechanical services supporting mining, manufacturing, and heavy industry across Northern Ontario. We deliver high-quality, safe, and timely work in field environments. Position Summary The Industrial Supervisor oversees field operations and staff across multiple trades: welders, millwrights, pipefitters, and related disciplines. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused: planning work, coaching teams, enforcing safety and quality, coordinating schedules and resources, and ensuring contractual, cost, and delivery targets are met. The Supervisor will hold a Red Seal (433A) Industrial Millwright or equivalent experience and qualifications and bring strong technical depth in mechanical systems, welding/fabrication, and industrial maintenance. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, millwrights, pipefitters, and apprentices to deliver field work safely and efficiently. Schedule and assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve roadblocks, and report results. Lead toolboxes/shift huddles and team meetings; communicate targets, risk controls, and quality expectations. Coach and develop team members (lead hand pipeline, technical mentoring, cross-training); address performance and attendance; support succession planning. Maintain favourable working relationships with internal departments and external customers. Operations, Planning & Cost Control Complete the production plan: labor loading, sequencing, materials coordination, logistics, and equipment readiness. Provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly updates on work status, risks, and mitigations. Manage key cost elements (overtime, consumables, rental equipment, departmental expenses); support quoting change orders and tracking variances. Ensure vendor contract and PO requirements are met (scope, deliverables, documentation, closeout). Technical & Trades Oversight Oversee installation, dismantling, alignment, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and process equipment across mines and plants. Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; support welding/fabrication and steel work. Validate and support work packages involving conveyors, pumps, power transmission, mechanical drives, hoists/overhead cranes, and pipeline/pressure systems. Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings; verify measurements and tolerances. Support/witness testing, commissioning, and functional checks; ensure “first-time quality.” Safety, Compliance & Training Enforce Ontario OHSA, company safety rules, LOTO, confined space, working at heights, rigging/hoisting, and hot work controls. Maintain compliance with ISO procedures, Trade Compliance (ITAR), site security and industrial training requirements, and vendor specifications. Ensure staff competencies, tickets, and refreshers (e.g., WHMIS, forklift, aerial lift) are current; conduct field audits and corrective actions. Quality & Continuous Improvement Implement and monitor QA/QC checks; control rework and non-conformances; document inspections. Lead process improvements (5S, standard work, job plans, setup reduction). Drive root-cause problem solving and corrective/preventive actions using effective tools (e.g., 5 Whys, A3). Stakeholder & Documentation Interface with clients, project managers, planners, and procurement to align priorities, technical requirements, and timelines. Prepare and maintain work orders, daily reports, timesheets, permits, JHAs/JSAs, and closeout packages. Ensure traceability and records integrity for audits and contractual compliance. Qualifications Required Red Seal Industrial Millwright (433A) preferred Completion of a 3 - 4 year apprenticeship plus 5+ y…

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