Production Manager

Vesuvius North America; Welland; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in molten metal flow engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Welland, Ontario. This role focuses on ensuring safety compliance, enhancing productivity, and managing a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Join a company committed to diversity and sustainability in a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing large groups of hourly employees.
• Proficient in facilitating small task teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead and maintain manufacturing production systems.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and inventory levels.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Knowledge of OHSA regulations

Multi-tasking

Education

AA degree in business

4-year degree in engineering or management

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Welland, Ontario
Reporting: Operations Manager

Dimensions Of Position

• Ensure a personal and team goal of 100% Safety Audit Participation rate
• Reduce reject levels to less than 1.8% and increase operational efficiencies to 85%
• Drive down Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCARs)
• Achieve a 96% product On-Time Availability rate

Key Result Areas

• Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted.
• Responsible for team member job performance and recommending corrective action, if needed, and maintain positive team member relations.
• Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule.
• Utilize Vesuvius techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.
• Production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules.
• Direct floor activities through consistent application of Vesuvius practices to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub‑standard situations.
• Maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations.
• Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including inventory levels.
• Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly.
• Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinate repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement activity for VISO area.
• Maintain, monitor, and update department and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
• Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well‑being.
• Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals.
• Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice.
• Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other various administrative duties.
• Ensures that VISO plant is increasing Vesuvius Standard Compliance.
• Assist with VISO Variable Overhead and Direct Labor Spend Management to stay within budget.
• Work directly with VISO Scheduler to ensure raw material management system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including but not limited to employee performance management.
• Maintain internal and external interactions for proper information exchange and the resolution of issues.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum AA degree business, preferred 4‑year degree in engineering or management.
• Managing a large group of hourly employees with varying background.
• Proficient at facilitating small task teams.
• Hiring/terminations/discipline.

Skills And Knowledge

• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within organization.
• Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills based on objective data available.
• Must have a working knowledge of OHSA regulations.
• Must be able to handle more than one assignment at a time and meet inventory goals without jeopardizing production.

About Vesuvius

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and environmental impact.

Our history spans more than 100 years; we are on six continents with more than 10,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.