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North West Rubber

Recycled rubber flooring and matting producer

Production Supervisor - Evening Shift

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A secondary school diploma (DES) or an attestation of college studies (AEC).
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Three to five years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience managing employees in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work autonomously and resourcefully.
  • Teamwork and flexibility.
  • Strong communication abilities.
  • Leadership and collaboration with the team.
  • French proficiency rated 5/5 spoken and 4/5 written.
  • English proficiency rated 3/5 spoken and written, including the ability to hold basic conversations with English-speaking employees and provide clear, precise work instructions when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure production objectives are achieved by planning, controlling, and evaluating results, and provide employee training when needed.
  • Coordinate production processes in accordance with company policies, regulations, and legal obligations.
  • Ensure the plant operates properly and coordinate production and employees.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and achievement of the company's key objectives.
  • Manage plant priorities during the shift.
  • Prepare detailed production reports.
  • Maintain production quantity and quality targets.
  • Ensure all employees work safely.
  • Monitor employee attendance and follow up on absenteeism as needed.
  • Participate actively in the disciplinary management process.
  • Participate in lockout inspections.
  • Participate in hot work permit management.
  • Lead daily production meetings.
  • Oversee equipment repairs.
  • Work with the quality department to maintain standards.
  • Participate in inventory counts.
  • Help organize work schedules, including vacations, personal days, absences, and other leave.
  • Enforce the collective agreement.

About the company

North West Rubber specializes in turning scrap tire rubber into durable, eco-friendly products for flooring and matting across sports, agriculture, automotive, home, and industrial markets in North America. Its process recycles over a billion pounds of rubber since 1968, using a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and produces high-quality, slip-resistant solutions. The company sells these rubber products to individuals and large industrial clients, distinguishing itself through a strong commitment to sustainability and circular manufacturing, evidenced by its ongoing environmental initiatives and membership in the Recycle Council of British Columbia. Its goal is to provide reliable, long-lasting rubber flooring and mats while protecting the environment by keeping waste rubber out of landfills.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Abbotsford, Canada

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • The website updated August 25, 2026, signaling active branding and commercial posture.
  • November 2025 donations of 10,832 square feet reinforced sustainability positioning with local customers.
  • North West Rubber still markets recycled, sound-absorbing, traction-heavy products across many end markets.

What critics are saying

  • Ontario fined North West Rubber $105,000 on June 10, 2026 for water discharge violations.
  • Environmental regulators now have a documented pathway to escalate against Brantford operations.
  • Commodity-like matting faces price pressure from larger flooring and rubber competitors.

What makes North West Rubber unique

  • Closed-loop recycled-rubber manufacturing turns scrap tires into flooring and mats.
  • Manufacturing spans Abbotsford, Brantford, Texas, and China, serving North America globally.
  • Product breadth covers agriculture, automotive, playgrounds, traffic safety, marine, solar, and industrial markets.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Social Events
  • Tuition Reimbursement