Shift Manager

Leggett & Platt; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription benefits

Dental insurance

Optical benefits

Pension plan

RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings)

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics in Lakeshore, Canada, is seeking a Shift Manager to ensure timely, high‑quality production and safe operations. You will be the first point of contact for technical issues and will work closely with the Manufacturing Coach to develop the team.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ automotive manufacturing supervisory experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and training in machine building or electromechanics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Trained technician in machine building, electromechanics or mechatronics preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with JIT production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient fulfillment of planned orders by the defined deadline.
• Analyze deviations in the manufacturing process and propose improvements to reach targets (OEE, Plan vs Actual).
• Ensure availability of qualified headcount to maintain quality delivery.
• Observe defined standards in EHS, manufacturing, and legal compliance (work time, breaks, etc.).
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes with lean tools.
• Provide first level support for technical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Lead a safety-first culture and monitor safety across the business.
• Fulfill deputy/back-up roles as required.

Skills

People leadership

5S proficiency

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trained Technician (Machine Building, Electromechanics, Mechatronics)

Job description

We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Shift Manager within our Lakeshore, Canada team. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the completion of production work orders in the right time, quantity and quality. This role ensures smooth and safe operations and is the first contact person in case of technical issues in the manufacturing area. Another purpose of this role is to continuously develop the subordinates in close cooperation with the Manufacturing Coach.

What Will You Be Doing

1. 1. Ensure an efficient fulfillment of the planned orders by the defined deadline.
2. 2. Responsible for the analysis of deviation in the manufacturing process compared to the standard and propose measures to reach manufacturing targets (OEE, PvsA - Plan vs Actual).
3. 3. Responsible for the availability of qualified headcount to ensure the targeted quality delivery level.
4. 4. Responsible for the observance of all defined standards in regards to EHS, manufacturing, legal compliance (work time, breaks, etc.).
5. 5. Support the continuous improvement of all manufacturing process with the support of lean management tools.
6. 6. First level support for technical issues on the manufacturing equipment.
7. 7. Leading a safety-first approach, maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention, and safe working environment across the business.
8. 8. Fulfill assigned primary, secondary, and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required on occasion by the business.

We are looking for someone with the following:

Educational requirements, Certifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Trained Technician (Machine Building, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or the like)

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Automotive Manufacturing at a Supervisory level.

Experience with JIT production

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Profound people leadership skills

Knowledge of 5S manufacturing techniques and implementation of these

Very good communication skills with all levels

Technical understanding Working knowledge of MS Office

COMPENSATION:

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $75,000 based on experience.

In addition, we offer Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett Dynamics, a business unit of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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