Our team strives for excellence and always pushes the envelope with production and innovation that ultimately benefits our clients.   Due to continued year over year sales growth we are seeking passionate, creative and dynamic individuals with an above average work ethic to join our Retail Manufacturing Team.
 
POSITION:           Lead Hand – Wood/Fixture Department
 
LOCATION:         Paris, Ontario (new 100,000 sq. / ft. facility!)
 
REPORTS TO:      Wood/Fixture Department Supervisor
 
SCOPE:
Responsible in assisting the departmental Supervisor in the overall developmental growth, manufacturing activities and success of the division, from a perspective of: customer cost, quality and satisfaction; employee health and safety, job security and job satisfaction; operational efficiency, profitability and government regulatory and legal compliance.
 
RESULTS:
 
 

• To ensure profitability and success of the division
• To improve on quality and production efficiency to produce world class products and achieve industry/customer recognition
• A safe and productive workplace
• Employee satisfaction through application of sustainable work teams
• Minimal employee turnover
• No lost time accidents
• No health and safety, environmental, labour, or financial issue either internally or externally
• 100% on time delivery
• Inventory levels maintained in cost efficient manner
• Clean and organized workplace

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 

• Supervise work of others in compliance with legal requirements and company policies & practices
• Assume a leadership role in coaching, developing, and motivating all production employees in order that they may perform their functions at a world-class level in a positive, productive and professional environment which fosters team work and mutual respect
• Monitor quality on an ongoing basis including response to out of control conditions.
• Assist staff with any quality problem encountered.
• Monitor and assess employee training including a recommendation of any additional training requirements
• Ensure that housekeeping procedures are followed to maintain a world-class facility.
• Monitor and assist in implementation of various systems and processes
• Communicate with other supervisors and interact with other departments to ensure proper flow is maintained throughout production facilities
• Work with management and production employees to establish schedules to ensure customer satisfaction and 100% on time delivery
• Take a proactive role in helping to overcome operational problems encountered in the normal course of business
• Lead and coach production employees to help accomplish budget goals, improve quality, maintain employee morale and improve work environment
• Assist in maintaining inventory of production supplies and materials in a cost effective manner

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 

• Excellent communications, negotiation, conflict management and problem solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

• Familiar with commercial casework/cabinet manufacturing
• 5-10 years leadership experience in a manufacturing and/or wood finishing environment
• Demonstrated success with continuous improvement and team building
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and inventory management software
• Experience with automated panel processing machinery, including CNC routers, panel saws, and edge-banders
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and would be an asset.
• Knowledge of solvent and water based finishes such as toners, stains, sealers, and topcoats would be an asset
• First Aid training would be an asset
• Valid tow motor license would be an asset

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 
 

• Mobile phone will be provided
• Salary Position
• Wage based on experience
• Day shift
• Benefits

 
 
Please forward resumes to:
 
Bill Johnson
Director of Plant Production | BGI
3 Adi Dassler Way, Paris ON, Canada  N3L 0B9
billj@bgiretail.com  |  http://www.bgiretail.com