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Position Type:	Full-time
Date Posted:	Sep 01, 2014

Job Description

Education and Special Training:

High school Diploma, or Equivalency from a qualified learning. Post-secondary degree/diploma in business management studies preferred.
3 - 5 years of manufacturing experience is required
Completion of supervisory training and 2 years direct people management experience

Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the position is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of quality products in a safe and well maintained work environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance of the production team in meeting established production metrics. The successful candidate will assist Production Manager in coordinating production activities with all support resources, including but not limited to engineering, quality, customer service, purchasing, lean manufacturing and warehousing. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for providing strong labour utilization and maximizing equipment usage to affect the best possible deliverables. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Production Manager in the effective communication with all departments and senior management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum 3 - 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Assertive self-starter with attention to detail, requiring minimal supervision.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees in a team based environment.
Demonstrated ability to promote a team-based work environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, quality, inventory management, cost reduction, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety compliance.
Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities in a process/production environment.
Effective verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to teach, coach and mentor associates with varying learning styles.
Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques and tools. Lean System Green Belt certification preferred.
Proficient computer skills in MS software with strong knowledge of production software systems.
Experience with Quality System Requirements, such as FDA, ISO 9000:2000, AS9102 , etc.
Must be able to work off-shifts, rotating shfits and weekends when required.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

Assign work and movement of material through business unit as required to fulfill production plans.
Actively lead all production operations and processes to ensure all products meet/exceed established Quality System standards.
Ensure compliance to established Customer, Company and other requirements.
Ensure seamless product changeovers.
Identify and troubleshoot problem areas and make technical changes where warranted.
Provide timely and effective communication/feedback to Production Manager, team members and other departments as necessary to ensure continued achievement of production, quality, cost, delivery and safety.
Communicate team members’ concerns management and resolve issues and/or assist in resolving issues.
Understand, promote, implement and adhere to all safety, environment, ergonomic and good housekeeping standards and practices into daily work activities.
Assist in planning and maintaining staffing levels at all times in accordance with production schedules.
Manage the performance of team members including:

training and development of operator skills to assure efficient and safe operation of their jobs
coaching and developing associates to encourage and support a high performance work culture
maintain weekly timecards, attendance records, vacation time, etc.
evaluate, write and deliver performance appraisals
provide positive recognition when warranted
administer disciplinary action when required

Promote, support and implement lean manufacturing concepts to achieve key performance indicators
All other related duties, as assigned.

Working Environment:

Work environment is on the production/shop floor
Moderate to loud noise levels
Exposed to moving mechanical parts/equipment

Physical Requirements:

Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work schedule includes sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing/pulling
Speaking and hearing sufficient for understanding required.
Must have sufficient manual dexterity for a variety of tasks.

Job Offline: This posting is currently not accepting applications.

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