Production Manager permanent up to $100K
Location: Whitby, ON.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field ; may consider equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment
• Good background in Continuous Improvement projects, scheduling, process support
• Background in injection molding preferred
• Management of a site with 50+ employees and three-shift / continuous operations environment
• Strong background in business and operations
• Leader with people management skills who is positive and leads by example to motivate others to achieve specific organizational goals
• Experience putting in operational metrics and holding people accountable to same
• Strategic thinker who can advance business operations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Backing in manufacturing with a clear understanding of production planning and scheduling techniques
• Hands-on multi-tasker who is well organized, has a strong work ethic and high energy level
• Computer knowledge (ERP, Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement experience
• General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act and Ontario Employment Standards Act
Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct and control the activities of the operation to accomplish the budgeted financial objectives
• Ensure the profitability and viability of the company; if not, take appropriate actions
• Monitor and control all programs and activities related to the safety and well-being of the entire workforce
• Ensure the company is in compliance with government and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems are fully adhered to
• Support Controller to maintain ERP (Sage + Mysis) data integrity
• Foster and promote growth by supporting Engineering and Product Development
• Support Controller to prepare annual budgets
• Ensure that new business is started up effectively and on time
• Provide guidance and direction to all functional areas
• Manage the necessary resources to achieve annual budgets
• Manage headcount in line with revenue and take appropriate actions to flex cost to revenue
• Develop individual goals for operations team
• Execute to meet and exceed Company KPIs
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels to achieve 100% on-time deliveries
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy throughout the organization
• Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and provide management support for specific initiatives
• Manage and direct all aspects of the Operations Department: Rubber and Injection Molding
• Maintain a Safe working environment
