Operations Manager

Amsted Rail; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, seeks a candidate to assist the General Manager in directing manufacturing operations. This role involves planning, organizing, and ensuring cost-effective production of steel wheels, while maintaining quality standards and managing a team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing leadership experience with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong process and financial acumen are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists General Manager in directing manufacturing operations.
• Ensures compliance with quality standards.
• Plans manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership experience

Decision making in fast-paced environments

Utilization of computer programs

Process and financial acumen

Talent development and mentoring

Change management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists the General Manager in planning, organizing and directing the manufacturing operations with optimum cost‑effectiveness, assuring the timely and safe production of quality pressure‑poured steel freight car and locomotive wheels to meet sales requirements. Responsible for 100–135 (3 direct reports) headcount.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Compliance to Griffin quality standards and productivity/WIP objectives.
• Ensure safe workplace conditions within established safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain operations within cost and budget restrictions and ensure continuous improvements.
• Assist the General Manager to plan, organize and direct the manufacturing facility and act on their behalf in their absence.
• Plan and schedule manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.
• Handle employee issues (formal or informal) to promote good employee relations and equitable solutions for the Company.
• Select, develop and motivate a competent supervisory staff to assure a safe, efficient, cost‑effective production operation.

JOB KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; 5–7 years manufacturing leadership experience incorporating continuous improvement preferred.
• Experience making high‑impact decisions in fast‑paced environment.
• Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Possess strong process and financial acumen.
• Grow and mentor talent.
• Possess strong change management skills.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Major interactions include: Union committee on communications and grievances; Human Resources Department for union contract or employee handbook interpretations, grievances, personnel problems, disciplinary actions; receives operating cost analysis from the Plant Controller; Lean Manager to further the concepts of Lean manufacturing; Purchasing Department in testing of new materials; vendors regarding the usage of their products; AAR inspectors and customers reviewing the plant operations; Quality Manager to ensure adherence to AAR and Griffin quality standards and/or specification; Manager, Quality Assurance/Supervisor, Non‑Destructive Testing System for guidance in problem area.
• The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely, safe and cost‑effective production of steel wheels to meet sales requirements.
• This position requires a broad background and understanding of the manufacturing process, plus supervisory skills necessary to direct a workforce of hourly employees.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Moderate physical effort
• Unfavorable environment
• Moderate hazards

OTHER INFORMATION

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.