Manufacturing Coordinator

Syntron Material Handling Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the engineered wood sector is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves developing job travelers, collaborating with unionized staff, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with MRP systems, particularly Epicor, and have a solid background in manufacturing environments. If you're passionate about driving process optimization and operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing shop environments with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain job travelers and Bills of Material using Epicor MRP software.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence and cost reduction.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Technical Acumen

Education

Operations Management Program diploma

Certificates in Supply Chain

Tools

Epicor MRP

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to dive into the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood? Kadant Carmanah Design has a great opportunity within our Production Team for a well-rounded individual as a Manufacturing Coordinator.

Kadant Carmanah is recognized as a global leader of innovation in the design and manufacture of equipment in the Engineered Wood products industry and is the largest supplier of Stranders used in the production of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.

The Role:

The Manufacturing Coordinator reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager. They provide support to the Plant Supervisor, Production Manager, and Purchasing Department to ensure the timely creation and release of job travelers and estimates.

The focus of the incumbent is to meet operational excellence and to strive for the lowest cost of manufacturing, consistent with quality and delivery to provide the company with a competitive advantage.

The main challenge of this position is to become thoroughly familiar with the production methods, design, designer’s specifications, customer specifications, and to determine what manufacturing procedures will be required to meet these needs. The incumbent must work with mechanical shops and technical personnel, developing detailed work instructions, procedures, and time standards for the manufacture of equipment.

To be successful in this job, the incumbent must be alert, self-disciplined, and possess the ability to communicate well with people.

Responsibilities

1. Issue, develop, maintain, and revise job travelers through the review of engineering drawings and required manufacturing methods. Includes creation of Bills of Material (BOM) and Method of Operation (MOO) using Epicor MRP software.
2. Collaborate with unionized employees to develop and update detailed work instructions for various production processes. Ensure instructions are clear, concise, and easily understood by all team members.
3. Responsible for generating cost estimates for labor and materials, and creating “As Solds” for full product lines, including repair work and subcontracted work.
4. Accountable for timely reporting of cost variations from estimates and standards to actual costs, including purchases, subcontracting, and labor. Develop and report KPIs.
5. Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at operational excellence, employee engagement, process optimization, efficiency, cost reduction, quality assurance, and safety standards.
6. Communicate effectively to bring major and potential problems to management’s attention with corrective suggestions.
7. Maintain knowledge of latest best practices and trends to improve operational efficiency.
8. Familiarize with KCD parts, design, specifications, and recommend design changes to Engineering for cost and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Certification and strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools.
• Ability to create clear, concise documentation.
• Experience working with unionized staff.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong experience with MRP systems, especially Epicor is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical acumen, hands-on approach, and curiosity about how things work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office suite.
• Education in Operations/Supply Chain/Inventory fields; Operations Management Program diploma or certificates are assets.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing role.
• Hands-on experience with shop tools and equipment.
• Experience with MRP and inventory systems, data acquisition, KPI development, and reporting.