Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Manager supervises/manages and plans the overall activities in production facility. This position is closely involved with continuous improvement for existing manufacturing processes in collaboration with Process Engineering. Being an active member of the leadership team, the Production Manager maintains high performance standards through on-the-floor interaction with plant employees to achieve the objectives of excellence in HSE, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. DUTIES: OPERATIONS, QUALITY & ENGINEERING • Supervise & coordinate all production areas at Rexdale/Vaughan facility. • Closely gage morale amongst employees and take time to celebrate successes with the team. • Engage team in Continuous Improvement to maintain and improve machine efficiency and labour utilization. • Develop and implement plans to drive Continuous Improvements: NCR & complaints reduction, HSE risk reduction, utilization and efficiency improvements, line speed increases/cycle time reductions, scrap reduction, material and L&OH variance reduction, unplanned downtime, maintenance costs, energy savings, consumable costs. • Regular work centre and plant DMP attendance. • Fulfil leader standard work responsibilities. • Work collaboratively with Supply Chain Planning & Scheduling to build operating schedules to meet production & maintenance requirements. • Maintain accuracy of production reporting system. • Build & implement KanBan procedures to ensure production supplies, tooling, and consumables are ordered and delivered as required. • Provide training to employees to comply with TS16949 and ISO requirements, improve themselves and develop workforce flexibility. • Ensure IATF 16949 and ISO procedures are followed and quality standards are maintained and improved. • Improve size change and out-of-spec production to control consumption of materials and reduce scrap. • Collaboratively engage Process Engineering and MTC to assess manufacturing equipment in the design phase and inspect new machines before they are commissioned. • Actively engage your team to participate in projects to deliver continuous improvement in materials, machines, processes, and other improvements. HUMAN RELATIONS • Ensure Mattr HR policies and Company values are applied fairly and consistently. • Conduct regular meetings with Team Supervisors & operating team. • Monitor overtime, absenteeism, and time accounts of staff; supervise annual vacation planning. • Create an atmosphere which ensures employees concerns/ideas are heard, prioritized, and addressed. • Participate in employee communication meetings and ensure issues raised are addressed. • Appraise performances of direct and indirect reports, support and develop leadership skills and behaviour of supervisors. • Identify and develop talents. • Promptly and fairly address performance, or behavior not meeting standards. • Maintain constructive professional relationships with other departments. HSE • Support the corporate HSE Management system and IIF vision. • Provide day-to-day implementation support and supervision of the HSE system. • Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are maintained and improved. • Provide risk assessment for machines and equipment. • Support the upcoming implementation of a Health Management System. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum Community College education in technical related field. • Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in manufacturing. • Experience within a manufacturing environment. • Knowledge using the following tools: computer applications (ERP systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook). • Knowledge of World Class manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Lean, TQM, KanBan, COQ, ERP, etc. • Working knowledge and practical experience with implementing Lean/Sigma/TPS. • Knowledge in QMS and Maintenance Systems. • Skills/abilities/competencies: o Ability to follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. o Ability to pick out minor and large flaws when inspecting products. o Ability to instruct employees in the proper and safe use of all hand power tools, material handling, equipment, and machinery proficiently. • Good organizational and decision-making skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong skills in production management and quality manufacturing methods. • Strong skills in training, managing, and developing employees. • Must be familiar with materials used in manufacturing and assembly. • Operations, Engineering and Human Relations skills & experience. • Planning and operations skills & experience. • Good facilitation / team building skills & experience. • MIS (Management Information Systems) skills & experience. • Knowledge of IATF 16949/EN 9100/EN 14001 quality systems • Knowledge of ISO9001/TS16949/CSA Z299.3 quality systems.