Operations - Production Mgr I

Chemelex; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking an Operations Leader to establish and execute manufacturing strategy, ensuring safety compliance, and providing direction for daily operations. You will lead Production teams and drive lean initiatives to improve productivity, quality and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in a unionized environment, and a track record of implementing process improvements across manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience is required.
• Experience in a Unionized environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing strategy and lead production teams to achieve KPI targets.
• Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance and cost control in daily operations.

Job description

POsition SUmmary

This position is accountable for establishing and executing manufacturing strategy, ensuring safety compliance, while providing leadership and direction in the daily operation. Actively supports/drives lean/continuous improvement initiatives and responsible for leading Production teams.

Key role responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, Ensuring compliance to all safety requirements.
• Maintains compliance with site environmental permits as well as hazardous waste disposal.
• Lead and manage all production resources to ensure the achievement of all committed Key Performances Indices (KPI’s).
• Establish manufacturing strategy that supports overall strategic initiatives.
• Define manufacturing improvement goals and supporting programs to reduce setup, improve productivity and quality, reduce manufacturing cycle time, lower conversion costs, minimize machine downtime and achieve on time delivery.
• Implement cost reduction programs and reengineer existing processes to reduce the manufacturing cost of sales.
• Develop and maintain a highly motivated workforce through training and employee development programs in each of the assigned areas of responsibility to elevate the skill level of employees, as well as provide flexibility in a multi-functional workforce environment.
• Directly supervises, coaches and develops Production Supervisors in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws assuring a safe and productive environment.
• Able to adjust work schedule to accommodate operational needs.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and engaged workplace culture by promoting employee morale, recognition, teamwork, and open communication.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Lean/Manufacturing

• Actively participate in process Improvement activities via Lean as well as root cause analysis of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and/or Cost abnormalities
• Identify and implement process improvements in the production facility.
• Evaluate process for automation opportunities
• Work directly with the site Lean Leader as well as other site leadership in implementing lean enterprise principles.
• Support developing, writing and executing capital equipment requests.

qualifications and experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience is required.
• Experience in a Unionized environment is required. Experience participating in contract negotiations is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Candidate should have broad based knowledge of progressive manufacturing practices including Lean principles, inventory management, production scheduling and control, resource planning, budgeting and cost control.
• Should be effective in selecting and developing team members at both a production and professional level.
• Good interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement for employees and business information