Production Manager

Carmeuse; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in Canada is seeking a qualified candidate for a management position focused on safety and operational excellence. The role requires over 5 years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and have strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management and/or supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues.
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure all safety rules are observed.
• Manage overtime requirements to meet sales and production needs.
• Oversee arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns.

Skills

Management and supervisory experience

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies are observed by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required
• Ensure quality of product during process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements
• Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements
• Actively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting between maintenance and production
• Provide technical and tactical support to the Maintenance Team, Engineer and Production Supervisors
• Ensure the execution of the daily production plan. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership for improvements within the operations groups
• Uses the production modules under the SAP system
• Ensure operations personnel perform quality work
• Participate in the daily morning production meeting to communicate with production and maintenance
• Oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns
• Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives
• Provide feedback to the operation team on goals and expectations status

Requirements

• 5+ years management and / or supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment; previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities would also be a fit; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field is preferred
• Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
• Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behaviour-based management
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills
• Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
• Fluency in spoken and written English