Production Manager

Alsco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Edmonton is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and improve production efficiency. The role involves managing staff training, ensuring safety and quality standards, and implementing changes in production methods. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of management experience in a production environment. Health and dental benefits are provided, alongside a pension plan.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Registered Pension Plan with contribution match

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of business management experience in a production environment.
• Strong leadership and motivation of staff.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises work in the Production Department.
• Monitors implementation of production changes to improve efficiency.
• Trains and oversees Production staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

High School graduation or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for organizing and supervising work in the Production Department. Performs other duties as required and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and ensures implementation of recommended changes in work methods and/or equipment usage to improve labor utilization, production efficiency and department expenses.
• Leads, trains, and supervises the Production staff and departments.
• Oversees all new hire training and conducts regular and ongoing training in all departments.
• Consults with engineering, sales and service management to ensure the smooth operation of the plant.
• Executes company production policies, procedures and standards.
• Sets, monitors, and ensures that standards for production, quality, housekeeping and safety are met.
• Creates and adheres to department budgets, as well as hiring, discipline and employee relations.
• Follows written and verbal instructions, attends meetings and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of business management experience in a production environment with strong supervisory and management skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.
• Recognize colors, sizes and types of product. Count, add and subtract accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, as well as good time management skills and being a team player.

Education

High School graduation or similar experience.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs., reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

Travel Requirements

• Occasionally, to visit customers or possibly to attend training meetings.

Compensation

• $74,000 to $85,000 per year based on experience and skills.
• Health and Dental Benefits provided by employer.
• Registered Pension Plan with contribution match provided by employer.