Job Description

Position Overview
The Production Manager, Metal Prep oversees the daily operations of Pacific Energy?s metal preparation operations. This role coordinates, plans, and directs all the activities that go into the production of all sub-assemblies, parts, and packaging for the assembly of wood, gas and pellet stoves (Units). Working closely with the Production Manager, Product Assembly, coordinate the assembly of units. A key position in the organization the production Manager, Parts Supply answers directly to the President & COO. Responsibilities: a. Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets. b. Plan and manage the establishment of the departmental budget. c. Develop production schedules and maintain an accurate kanban inventory of raw materials and finished kanban products. d. Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work. e. Work with Production Manager, Product Assembly to ensure adequate staffing to achieve company goals. f. Work with Production Manager, Product Assembly to ensure production goals are met. g. Implement Prokon P-Value system in area of responsibility h. Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures. i. Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines. j. Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques. k. Oversee and coach metal prep supervisors. l. Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards Requirements: a. Proven experience as Production Supervisor or similar role b. Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools c. Advanced skills in MS Office d. Organizational and leadership abilities e. Communication and interpersonal skills f. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach g. Problem-solving skills h. High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage Position Success Traits
Communication

• Communicates in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Uses effective tools and techniques to communicate information internally and externally.
• Is sensitive to the communication levels required by varied audiences, and is able to adapt accordingly.
• Listens actively.

Planning / Organization Skills / Time Management

• Establishes a realistic and systematic course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal.
• Sets the right priorities.
• Utilizes planning and/or time management tools.
• Monitors progress and makes necessary corrections.
• Controls interruptions.
• Accomplishes work in a timely manner.
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Adjusts own behaviors to work successfully in light of new information, and/or changing direction and environments.
• Is willing to adapt and do what is necessary to get the desired results.
• Remains positive when faced with unexpected events.
• Adapts well to and supports change.
• Accepts changing priorities and direction.

Attention to Details

• Thoroughly accomplishes tasks with the utmost attention placed on accuracy in all areas involved, no matter how small.
• Monitors and double checks information to produce consistently error-free work.
• Adheres to procedures and standards.
• Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions.

Problem Solving

• Assesses challenges to identify causes.
• Gathers and processes relevant information.
• Generates creative solutions and finds a way to make it work.
• Makes recommendations and/or resolves the situation.
• Acknowledges when one doesn't know something and takes steps to find the answer.

Teamwork / Collaboration

• Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions.
• Promotes collaboration and interaction.
• Works effectively with people with different abilities and perspectives.
• Resolves conflict quickly and lets it go.
• Shares information.
• Supports team members.
• Makes time for celebration.

Customer focus

• Considers internal and external service stakeholders as ?customers?.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers.
• Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting customer needs.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to ?client first? and ?do what it takes? approaches to providing products, services, and support.
• Looks for ways to improve service.
• Takes personal responsibility for ensuring satisfaction.

Analytical

• Examines and interprets a wide variety of data/information and makes recommendations or decisions.
• Identifies underlying complex issues.
• Systematically compares and organizes.
• Personally investigates and digs deeper to understand new concepts, approaches, and cause-and-effect.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person