Production Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial laundry sector is searching for a Production Manager to oversee departmental operations. This key role involves enhancing production efficiency, managing staff training, and ensuring adherence to production policies and standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong managerial skills with a minimum of two years in a production setting. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for the right individual.

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 supervisory and management skills required.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and supervising work in the Production Department.
• Monitoring production efficiency and department expenses.
• Overseeing new hire training and staff development.

Skills

Supervision

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School graduation or similar experience

Job description

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.

Essential Functions :

• 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.
• Responsible for overseeing 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.
• Responsible for execution of company production policies, procedures and standards.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and ensuring that standards for production, quality, housekeeping and safety are met.
• Responsible for creating and adherence to department budgets, as well as hiring, discipline and employee relations.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, attend meetings and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions :

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

Qualifications :

• Have a 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.

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