Production Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Red Deer, AB; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Manager in Lacombe, AB, to oversee production orders and a team. This role involves quality assurance, inventory management, and ensuring on-time product deliveries. If you are proficient in managing staff and possess strong computer skills, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Dental care

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
• Must manage a production team effectively.
• Able to handle production issues calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production orders and manage a production team.
• Ensure quality control and timely product completion.
• Liaise with staff and customers regarding product details.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Job Summary: The position will include:

· Overseeing production orders and a production team

· Oversee shipping/receiving and inventory

· Verify all Product has components available when ordered, and creating component kits for Production staff builds

· Oversee kitting of drop in orders

· Verify that Product is completed in a timely fashion, tested to meet design specifications, quality checked, and meets all Product completion deadlines

· Managing a production schedule, being able to prioritize as needed, as well as working to assist Research and Development with Prototype needs

· Managing and improving assembly times

· Improving production process and assisting in identifying potential design or production flaws

· Liaising and communicating with internal staff and customers on Product details and completion dates

· Contract other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and on time production of Product

· Handling and resolving any quality or deadline issues proactively

· Managing staff training and growth

· Assisting with Contract Manufacturer handoff, assembly videos, verifying build times, confirming Bill of Materials are correct, and identifying potential production issues

· Requires good computer skills, with electronic follow through of Product details and communications

· Manage long lead-time assembly Products and verify inventory levels to verify on time Product completions

· Position may also include other tasks as required by Company

Applicant Qualifications:

· Legally entitled to live and work in Canada

· Must be proficient in MS Excel, Office, and other general computer skills

· Possess leadership abilities, and be able to manage a team of production staff

· Passionate about quality Product and on time completions

· Solving production problems

· Remains composed under pressure, calm and patient demeanor when dealing with contacts

· Maintaining regular schedule with occasional extended hours

· Enjoy people and interaction in the professional environment

· Self-motivated to initiate and complete tasks and solve problems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lacombe, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Work Location: In person