Manufacturing Manager Jobs

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Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• International workforce
• Casual work attire

We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team and oversee the production of our products. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the manufacturing process, from planning and organizing production schedules to ensuring quality control standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and lead a team. Report directly to the Plant Manager for Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures efficient use of staffing by effective planning of vacation schedules and arranging the required coverage when necessary.
• Ensures that product loss and scrap production are kept to a minimum.
• Ensures complete and accurate information is entered into SAP in a timely manner.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Manage the departmental budget.
• Establishes, communicates and provides timely feedback to assigned workforce on objectives, goals and expectations.
• Safely ensures all phases of manufacturing are being performed efficiently and effectively.
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products.
• Reviews and corrects information in eZlabor for timekeeping of production associates’ hours.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques. Coordinates and administers all aspects of training for new hires as well as long term associates.
• Collaborates with peers to manage and resolve workforce or labour issues and develop solutions.
• Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to=day performance of their jobs.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment.
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of equipment.
• Ensure entire safety of all employees working in the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets.

Education/Experience

Several years of experience working at a production plant is essential.

Lean Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing experience.

Experience working within an unionized environment.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or a relevant area in engineering would be an asset.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Vision care
• Bonus pay
• RRSP match
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Language training provided
• Disability insurance
• Casual dress