Production Manager

avidbots; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robotics experience bonus

Experience with robotics industry

Mass manufacturing scaling

Job summary

Avidbots is seeking a Production Manager to oversee robot production and drive lean manufacturing improvements. You will lead the production team, coordinate with supply chain and QA, and implement cost-saving measures while scaling operations to meet demand.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and ERP experience (Epicor). Experience with robotics is a bonus, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or related field.
• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience with Lean methodologies.
• ERP experience (Epicor).

Responsibilities

• Manage production team and master build schedule; optimize resource use.
• Coordinate with supply chain for material availability relative to build schedule.
• Work with QA to establish a robust corrective action roadmap for manufacturing issues.
• Ensure work instructions and engineering changes are documented and implemented in production.
• Develop lean methods and improve processes, flow, and quality to reduce cost.
• Implement 5S program with production team and track its effectiveness.
• Establish production metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Prepare and maintain production statistics on utilization and resources.
• Input data for production work orders into ERP.
• Develop annual production budget and manage cost baselines.
• Ensure health and safety policies are enforced.
• Schedule resources and review employee requests.
• Maintain a productive, motivated production environment.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

Job description

As our manufacturing operation is preparing for rapid growth, we are in need of a Production Manager to oversee robot production. The incumbent will be the point of contact for high quality manufacturing and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing and lean methodologies. You are passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy setting up processes and analyzing costs to ensure our manufacturing operations are running as efficiently as possible. You have previously managed manufacturing teams in robotics, electrical vehicles, or similar systems. You will be responsible for establishing quality control measures, cost saving initiatives and scaling the department as the demand from our product increases in the marketplace.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage production team and master build schedule; ensure that production resources are utilized efficiently
• Work with supply chain team to ensure material availability relative to build schedule, WIP and finished goods inventory plan
• Work with QA to establish a robust Root Cause and Corrective Action roadmap for all manufacturing issues
• Ensure all manufacturing work instructions and engineering changes are properly documented and implemented in production
• Develop lean methodologies and proactively seek ways to improve manufacturing performance and reduce cost by improving processes, process flow and product quality
• Develop and implement 5s program with the production team
• Establish production metrics used to drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate with logistics team to ensure on time deliveries
• Prepare and maintain production statistics detailing utilization, efficiency, resources requirements, etc.
• Responsible for timely and accurate data input relative to production work orders into ERP
• Develop annual production budget
• Ensure health and safety policies are enforced
• Scheduling resources and reviewing employee requests
• Maintain an effective production work environment while providing motivation, support and guidance to team

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as Avidbots facilities manager

Main Requirements:

• B.Sc. or College degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering (at least 3 year program) or equivalent experience
  Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/related field
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Experience with Lean methodologies
• Proactive professional with excellent hands on problem solving skills
• ERP (Epicor) experience

Bonus:

• Experience with robotics
• Experience in the cleaning industry/floor scrubbing machines
• Experience with scaling operations/ mass manufacturing