Production Manager - Whitby

Production Manager – permanent – up to $100K

Location: Whitby, ON.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field ; may consider equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment

• Good background in Continuous Improvement projects, scheduling, process support

• Background in injection molding preferred

• Management of a site with 50+ employees and three-shift / continuous operations environment

• Strong background in business and operations

• Leader with people management skills who is positive and leads by example to motivate others to achieve specific organizational goals

• Experience putting in operational metrics and holding people accountable to same

• Strategic thinker who can advance business operations

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

• Backing in manufacturing with a clear understanding of production planning and scheduling techniques

• Hands-on multi-tasker who is well organized, has a strong work ethic and high energy level

• Computer knowledge (ERP, Microsoft Office)

• Continuous improvement experience

• General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act and Ontario Employment Standards Act

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and control the activities of the operation to accomplish the budgeted financial objectives

• Ensure the profitability and viability of the company; if not, take appropriate actions

• Monitor and control all programs and activities related to the safety and well-being of the entire workforce

• Ensure the company is in compliance with government and regulatory requirements

• Ensure the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems are fully adhered to

• Support Controller to maintain ERP (Sage + Mysis) data integrity

• Foster and promote growth by supporting Engineering and Product Development

• Support Controller to prepare annual budgets

• Ensure that new business is started up effectively and on time

• Provide guidance and direction to all functional areas

• Manage the necessary resources to achieve annual budgets

• Manage headcount in line with revenue and take appropriate actions to flex cost to revenue

• Develop individual goals for operations team

• Execute to meet and exceed Company KPIs

• Monitor customer satisfaction levels to achieve 100% on-time deliveries

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy throughout the organization

• Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and provide management support for specific initiatives

• Manage and direct all aspects of the Operations Department: Rubber and Injection Molding

• Maintain a Safe working environment