Value Stream Supervisor
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Senior
Bachelor's
Spruce Grove, AB, Canada
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or an equivalent field of study is preferred.
- At least five years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in the electrical or related industry.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Proficiency in project management, scheduling, and logistics planning.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the production process and overall management of the value stream, providing ongoing feedback to support success.
- Support the Team Leader in managing day-to-day activities and maintaining smooth production-line flow through coaching and guidance.
- Monitor team key performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and establish action items to improve the production line.
- Establish Leader Standards of Work to prioritize and ensure high-payoff daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed.
- Measure value stream performance using JIVE to track efficiencies and progress throughout the week.
- Provide reports and updates to the manager as required.
- Collect and analyze data to identify high-priority action items addressing What’s Stopping Us.
- Ensure Leader Standards of Work, data collection, and continuous-improvement initiatives take place within the value streams, and track actions with target completion dates using JIVE and visual management boards.
- Lead weekly huddles and coach the Team Leader on daily huddle performance.
- Conduct Leader Standards of Work audits and provide feedback to guide the Team Leader’s daily actions.
- Assess the production dashboard against individual results, evaluate operator efficiencies using key performance indicators, and provide coaching to the Team Leader as required.
- Assist with resolving concerns and troubleshooting quality- or customer-related emergencies for quick and effective resolution.
- Facilitate cell discussions about company continuous-improvement initiatives, performance measures, corporate vision, and new objectives.
- Review production schedules to align employee work hours and shifts with production, post overtime schedules in accordance with Cam Tran overtime guidelines, and review and approve time off with the Team Leader in alignment with production scheduling.
- Identify cross-training opportunities and coordinate with the Team Leader to establish training plans, maintain official training sign-offs, and develop a training matrix on the cell board.
- Handle employee-related matters, including performance, absenteeism, and other workplace concerns.
- Participate in talent acquisition procedures to support successful hiring and onboarding of new team members.
- Assess the production process for compliance with Cam Tran safety policies and processes.
- Carry out other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with continuous-improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
About the company
Cam Tran designs, builds, repairs, and renews oil-filled distribution transformers for utilities and other clients in Canada. Its products and services cover the full lifecycle, from manufacturing to ongoing maintenance, ensuring reliable voltage conversion and power delivery. The company differentiates itself through ISO 9001 quality management, service initiatives, strong employee development, and nationwide Canadian coverage. Its goal is to provide high-quality transformer solutions and dependable service while expanding its market presence and maintaining customer and employee satisfaction.
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Headquarters
Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Canada
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Central Moloney said Cam Tran expanded sales to leading U.S. electrical utilities in 2026.
- Demand for amorphous-core transformers continues growing, with 135,000 shipped by 2025.
- Wind Point-backed ownership can fund capacity, engineering, and procurement during grid buildout.
What critics are saying
- Cam Tran will close Chilliwack by August 28, 2026, cutting 43 jobs.
- Tariff pressure and economic pressure triggered the closure, signaling margin strain.
- BC Hydro dependence makes the 2026 consolidation a customer-retention and bargaining risk.
What makes Cam Tran unique
- Cam Tran remains Canada’s largest distribution transformer maker and AMT leader as of 2026.
- Central Moloney’s 2024 acquisition gives Cam Tran deeper North American manufacturing scale.
- Cam Tran still operates five Canadian facilities, preserving national service coverage after 2026.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options