Production Manager

MiTek Industries; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Annual holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

MiTek Canada in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Production Manager to lead a production area, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost control. You will provide direction to operations, supervise supervisors and collaborate with internal departments and customers.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on leadership in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and demonstrated ability to develop and coach teams to reach performance goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing a team in production settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality programs in the production area.
• Meet production and shipping goals to satisfy demand.
• Coordinate training for safety and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory to support production planning.
• Direct and evaluate production staff and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Team development

Communication skills

Education

Experience and education

Job description

Job Description

Manage and lead a production area in order to meet safety, quality, customer experience, production output and cost control objectives directly and through supervisors. Provide direction and leadership to the facility/area operations. May also involve developing manpower requirements, identifying potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action, and supervising the performance of program functional task elements such as quality assurance, safety, and training.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements Position Production Manager

Location MiTek Canada Calgary Manufacturing Shop 5019 – 90th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2S9

Who we are MiTek® is a global provider of building solutions for the residential and commercial construction industries. Utilizing software, services, engineered products, and automated manufacturing equipment, MiTek partners with clients to accelerate their genius and deliver breakthroughs in building. With a rich 60-year history and a network of 6,500 team members worldwide, MiTek pairs local expertise with global capabilities. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation

A Brief Overview

The Production Manager will play a key role in leading and providing overall direction to a team of production personnel in order to meet safety, quality, customer experience, production output and cost control objectives. Provide direction and leadership to the facility/area operations. Involves developing staffing requirements, identifying potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action, and supervising the performance of program functional task elements such as production, quality assurance, safety, and training. The Production Manager will work closely and collaborate with various internal departments, vendors and customers.

What You Will Do: Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure safety compliance in the assigned area and in accordance with company requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs including physically checking production and assisting with machine set‑ups.
• Consistently lead teams to meet production and/or shipping goals to meet or exceed customer demand.
• Coordinate and oversee training for safety and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels necessary to create production plans in order to meet requirements.
• Direct, assist and evaluate production associates in both daily and long‑term requirements and goals.
• Ability to interact professionally with others including co‑workers, vendors and customers.
• Ability to prioritize issues, analyze situations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitors and maintains efficiencies to achieve best cost and on‑time delivery.
• Review and approve employee time and schedules, including overtime management.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with Capital Expenditure planning to improve safety and operational efficiencies.
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting and communications with maintenance on needs.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for the professional development of team members, play a key role to guide, coach, and provide constructive feedback to support team members to reach their full potential.
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, respect for diverse perspectives, and empower team members to excel in their roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of relevant hands‑on leadership experience required
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience leading and developing a team

Physical Demands

This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines. The role is required on‑site five days per week.

MiTek Canada Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, Annual holidays Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including RRSP and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
• MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions.
• In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang‑Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses.
• Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off‑site and on‑site.
• With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds.
• As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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At MiTek, we’ve built a best‑in‑class competitive Total Rewards package that supports the employee on many levels including protection, formal education, financial wellness tools, a recognition platform and all above and beyond our generous healthcare, disability and retirement plans. If you’re looking for more than just a job, join MiTek a place where people come to learn, grow and forge deep lasting relationships with each other and the communities in which we thrive.