This Hamilton-based manufacturer has successfully served the industrial marketplace in Canada and the US with high-quality industrial-grade brushes since 1933.
We are seeking a hands-on, motivated, career-minded individual for the role of Production Manager. This company uses the Traction EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) business concept, processes, and tools to help drive the success of the business. Under the General Manager (The Integrator) person will be responsible for producing manufactured products as per the Sales Plan and driving Production performance through Continuous Improvement and strong materials management expertise. Salary based upon $100-$120K per year.
The person we envision is:
- Someone with experience gained from both a large production facility and a smaller-medium sized, family-managed manufacturing company
- Someone with experience dealing with many SKUs and smaller runs
- Someone outgoing, positive, disciplined, and a true people person effective at pushing the floor team to hit productivity goals daily
- Someone experienced in dealing with one raw material used in multiple products and the associated labour constraints
- Someone who comes from a KPI-driven environment who is eager to learn from their junior team while being an effective member of the leadership team
- Someone with experience driving the Traction model to the shop floor is fantastic; alternatively, someone who is constantly looking at ways to improve as a manager & motivator of people
Daily responsibilities
- Supervise the production activities of machine operators to ensure adherence to the production schedule to meet productivity goals
- Manage and motivate the team to exceed organizational expectations
- Drive continuous improvement to improve costs, quality & service
- Support the leaders in production to plan & organize their production schedules
- Ensure employees optimize up time of all production equipment; and they are assisted in troubleshooting to avoid delays, ensure equipment is maintained, organize repairs, and ensure the workplace is safe
- Coordinate product development processes and engineering changes
- Manage labour and BoM requirements collaboratively with all stakeholders
- Estimate, negotiate, and adhere to budgets and timelines with Sales and Production staff
- Determine quality control standards and assist in the writing of S.O.P where not in place
- Administer disciplinary policies where required
- Manage all government compliance; WSIB, Health & Safety
- Recruitment and training of employees to achieve business plan objectives
Qualifications required include
5 Years' experience in a Leadership role in a manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of basic procurement & inventory management principles
Computer literate with advanced MS Excel, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools & training
MRP experience, Continuous Improvement expertise
Strong interpersonal leadership skills and Post-Secondary Education