Production Manager

We offer:

• Year-round Full time permanent work
• Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive wages
• Safety boot allowance
• Bonus programs
• Staff social events.

All this at a single location where we provide the tools, PPE and safety training needed for the job.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will be responsible for leading and directing a diverse production team in our manufacturing facility. The Production Manager will assume the overall responsibility of managing supervisors, leads and staff, to Safely achieve production volumes, meet schedule, quality standards, customer requirements, and budgets.This position is highly visible within Flexpipe, which will require proven leadership skills, with the ability to drive tangible results through the development of people, in the areas of; accountability, collaboration, and safety while promoting a positive and engaging environment.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a diverse manufacturing team, including Production Supervisor, Lead Operators, and Operators to meet business objectives.

• Create a culture of accountable performance through collaboration in a fun and safe environment.

• Improve/sustain the performance of employees through effective use of coaching, mentoring, feedback, delegation, succession planning, team building and a performance management program.

• Coach and mentor supervisors and managers to become more effective leaders and create development plans for all high potential employees.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality production, cost, and delivery.

• Monitor performance metrics, and take corrective/proactive actions in order to improve overall performance and meet or exceed targets.

• Staff team appropriately to ensure current/future production requirements, using full time and variable workforces.

• Communicate important information and regular updates to teams.

• Implementing corrective action on Non-Conformance Reports.

• Accident/incident investigations and reporting.

• Manage manufacturing processes and equipment.

Approvals:

• Review and approve NCR reports to ensure effective action is taken to mitigate future non conformances.

• Review and approve invoicing for the facility and ensure prudent spending control.

• Review and approve Velocity CA’s and follow up on timeline for completion to ensure an effective safety response culture is maintained.

• Review and approve Concur expense reports for required employees.

• Review and approval of SOP and HAA relating to production systems and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and conflict management.

· Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.

· Preference will be given to candidates having six sigma lean background/engineering backgrond.

• Must have excellent communication skills (written/verbal).

• Proven leadership skills and strong process knowledge.

• Ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.

• Ability to create a network of contacts with cross functional teams.

• Good computer application skills.

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing.

• University degree or post-secondary diploma is an asset however experience is valued above education.

Salary: $96,000 - $110,000 annually 

Safety:

Every worker shall, 

a) Cooperate with their employer for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of themselves as well as other workers either engaged or at the work site where the work is being carried out. Every employer shall, as far as it is reasonably practicable to ensure: 

a) The health and safety of workers and others at the work siteb) That the workers are aware of their health and safety responsibilities and duties.