Job Description

Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH. We are constantly challenging the status quo and raising the bar allowing employees to make an impact within the company. Mevotech is a trusted North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering and suspension aftermarket auto parts. Fueled by innovation, our brands feature engineering improvements for maximum durability and performance, as well as time and labor-saving enhancements that drive bay efficiencies and increase shop revenues. Our in-house engineering team always has the Professional Technician in mind, and we are continuously optimizing part design for durability and ease of installation.
About the role: The Packaging Manager is accountable for the daily performance the Centralized Packaging Center (CPC) in a productive and safe manner. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day packaging workflow to meet daily packaging targets, coordinate work volumes and ensure correct staffing levels are maintained. Responsibilities include planning of daily, weekly, and monthly workload, managing CPC headcount and budget, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed, as well as the identification and correction of potential workflow bottlenecks. What you will be working on:

• Oversee the CPC to ensure the effective and efficient operation through appropriate metrics and targets.
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, increase productivity and improve quality.
• Review KPIs and direct packaging team on any corrective measures necessary.
• Manage labour and materials in accordance with the packaging production schedule.
• Plan and maintain staffing plans based on projected volumes and monitor planned volume against the actual volume. Adjust staffing levels as necessary.
• Develop and continuously analyse budget versus planned forecast and alter production accordingly.
• Prepare weekly load plans for the facility and communicate targets to the Supervisors.
• Provide daily direction to Supervisors to achieve production targets.
• Ensure Supervisors are trained on all job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
• Assess Supervisors performance using approved performance management processes and coaching techniques, while providing fair and consistent feedback.
• Collaborate with the Supervisors to conduct discipline, manage grievances, and maintain good employee relations.
• In partnership with the Facilities department, maintain physical conditions of the warehouse by inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacements.
• Prepare and share accurate reports to assist the Director, Operations in the successful and profitable management of the operation.
• Assist in investigating accidents, completing accident reports, and ensuring preventive actions are implemented.
• Provide coverage for Director, Operations for vacations and absences

What are we looking for?

• 5-8 years of production or manufacturing management experience.
• Process Engineering background is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Manufacturing Principle background preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven production environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Planning and resource allocation skills.

Physical demands and working conditions:

• Standard working conditions
• Regular office hours (Must be available between 9am – 3pm)
• May be required to lift up to 25lbs

Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity at Mevotech means that as an organization we provide the opportunity to employ a diverse team of people reflective of the communities in which we operate. Mevotech believes the diversity incorporates all of the elements which make individuals unique, and we celebrate the infinite differences. In other words, it is not just about gender, race, age, orientation and so forth. And most importantly its not about a policy statement on the wall or a statement in our corporate values. For Mevotech it is about the evolution of our culture, and the invisible elements which suppress individuals diversity. Yes, it does involve making conscious and deliberate steps towards setting goals and strategies which identify and target the internal gaps. At Mevotech our culture has been founded on diversity and inclusion. It’s about engaging different points of view from those that make up our community demographics. It’s about listening to different perspectives and including those perspectives in our organizational DNA. Accessibility Accommodations: Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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