Production Manager

Our client is in the industrial manufacturing industry and is looking for a Production Manager in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will manage manufacturing operations by establishing priorities and general work assignments, and ensuring tasks are performed timely and safely.

Responsibilities:

· Lead, develop, and direct manufacturing and plant initiatives

· Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating tools into processes (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

· Develop systems to evaluate, score, and implement manufacturing process improvements

· Assist with the development of plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity

· Create and implement repeatable scoring metrics for all manufacturing and production operations

· Assist in training line workers in problem-solving techniques and on-the-spot production troubleshooting

· Determine optimum manufacturing processes and raw material usage

· Identify areas for waste reduction

· Consult with Quality Assurance staff on quality issues; evaluate the overall QA performance of the manufacturing unit

· Manage manufacturing employees, line workers, and other staff and ensure health and safety

· Assist with the selection of the appropriate capital equipment as needed, create business case, and then oversee purchase, installation, and start-up

· Create and maintain production and manufacturing documentation

Requirements:

· University Degree in Engineering or Applied Science

· 5+ years production management experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

· Heat treat, welding, and brake presses experience

· Experience in a lean manufacturing environment

· Experience with JD Edwards

· Production scheduling, logistics, and shipping knowledge

· Experience in both Union and Non-union working environments considered an asset

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