Manufacturing Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of plant operations overseeing staffing and production
• Effectively oversee the development and direction of the production team to drive the growth of production, revenue, and the quality of goods produced in the facility
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, department managers and ensure the integration of strategic plans within the plant facilities
• Lead and monitor plant performance with daily reporting against goals
• Hold daily production meetings and meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders
• Facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments
• Responsible for appropriate shift configurations, labor allocation, and staffing levels to meet production targets
• Recruit and hire staff; handle terminations and performance management
• Responsible for plant and facility operations such as security, access control, fire prevention and protection
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety and well-being for all employees
• Accountable to work with EH&S Specialist to ensure OH&S compliance across all functions of the plant
• Lead and participate in Zero Harm Culture program and initiatives
• Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators
• Implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the department
• Collaborate and participate on execution of production schedule and resolve any obstacles to on-time delivery
• Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures with a high level of professionalism.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ previous management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities
• Journeyman Welding Certificate
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles
• Possess a clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues faced by the organization
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Critical thinking skills
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
• A sense of teamwork and community
• Experience in managing third-party service providers
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team
• Strong customer service orientation.
• University degree or diploma in related field preferred
• Pressure Ticket considered an asset
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus plan
• Competitive benefits package