Job Description

Job Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

As a Production Manager, you will be the driving force behind our manufacturing operations, ensuring that our production processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will empower teams to achieve their best while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. You'll play a pivotal role in optimizing production schedules, managing resources, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

What you'll do

Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and adherence to quality standards. Manage press operations and plastic injection molding, ensuring timely completion of production goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and resolve any production challenges. Maintain equipment and machinery, leveraging your mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues as they arise. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the manufacturing facility. Train and mentor team members on best practices for using hand tools, power tools, and machinery. Monitor inventory levels in the warehouse to ensure adequate supplies for uninterrupted production. Authorized to stop shipments and stop production to correct quality problems. In the event that production cannot be stopped immediately, will communicate batch must be fully contained to prevent shipment to customer. Ensure output meets quality standards. Collaborate with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements. Organize workflow to meet specifications and guidelines. Monitor production to resolve issues. Supervise & evaluate performance of Production and Quality inspection personnel. Determine amount of necessary resources (labour, raw material, etc.) Participate in C.I.P. and A.P.Q.P. meetings. Lead 5S strategies. Enforce Health & Safety Precautions. On call 24 Hours if necessary. Responsible for day to day activities.

Core Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deep understanding of Production Management Understanding of Health & Safety and Quality Standards Knowledge of performance evaluation Experience reporting KPI's Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP software Budget Management Vast knowledge of lean manufacturing Communication skills Excellent organizational and leadership skills Attention to detail Strong decision making skills and results driven approach Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of assembly processes. Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics.

Preferred qualifications

Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts. Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and troubleshooting. Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools effectively.

A) EDUCATION

Minimum of High School Education Required. Post-Secondary Education - preferred.

B) TRAINING

Not Specified

C) EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.

1.0 WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodic evening or weekend is expected.

2.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Walking for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to 15 Kgs.

3.0 DIRECT REPORTS

Shift Supervisors

Accessibility

Hawk Plastics Limited is committed to fostering a positive work environment and empowering its employees. Hawk Plastics encourages applications from all qualified applicants and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Why you'll love it here

We are dedicated to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to your well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your career.

About us

Join our dynamic team where innovation meets dedication! We are passionate about the pursuit of excellence in the quality and productivity of the products we manufacture while fostering a culture that values teamwork, creativity, and respect. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on our community through our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Work Location: In person