Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results
Supervise the work and activities of manufacturing employees
Responsible for monitoring/approving time and attendance of departmental employees
Manage and maintain approved headcount with HR coordination
Monitor all transactional departmental performance, including work order management, inventory transactions
Ensure effective employee relations by actively communicating with employees
Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements
Determine departmental training requirements and establish all required training matrices and records
Responsible for safety compliance of all departmental employees
Actively serves on, or supports JHSC team, and lead activities required in incident reporting
Ensure departmental 6S standards are met
Requirements
5-7 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience directing an hourly or manufacturing workforce
High school diploma or GED
Ability to influence others to foster ideas and continuous improvement
Intermediate computer skills including experience using the MS Office suite; MS excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. as well as a business planning and inventory system
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Knowledgeable in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing concepts and procedures
Extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented
Embraces changes with a positive attitude
Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
Benefits
Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account, and paramedical services (paid by employer)