Job Description

Position: Production Operations Manager - Union Experience Required
Location: Concord, Ontario
Job Type: PermanentGreat news! We have partnered with a great client in the manufacturing sector to hire a Production Operations Manager with Union experience to join their dynamic team. This role reports directly to the GM and will be responsible for utilizing functional leadership, technical knowledge and communication skills to ensure customers receive a quality product, while meeting on time performance goals and continually striving to improve operational efficiencies and overall performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Plan, direct and coordinate the manufacturing of products to deliver on target results for key performance metrics, quality, cost/productivity, safety, Lean/5S, Inventory and on-time delivery
- Support your team by assisting with production scheduling, prioritizing work, troubleshooting, resolving problems and adjusting labor allocation to ensure daily and weekly production targets are achieved
- Promote health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries and environmental impact
- Manage employee performance to develop a strong and effective team by providing coaching and feedback in a timely manner, communicate performance expectations and measurable goals for direct reports to identify strengths and development opportunities
- Drive a daily operation focus that maximizes the effectiveness of the facility and promotes collaborative problem solving on the team level
- Lead the quality team to exceed customer expectations and timely follow up on quality matters to delivery top performing quality metrics
- Oversee production planning to optimize the production schedule as required, accommodating for changes in customer demands and material supply
- Support front line supervisory by developing and following up on action plans, investigations solutions and advising on decision making
- Advance a culture of continuous improvements by applying lead manufacturing, 5S and other appropriate techniques
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key business partners outside of Production not limited to HR, Logistics, Maintenance and Customer Service. Utilize these relationships to drive cross-functional improvement opportunities in a productive manner
- Review and approve time off requests and scheduling for direct reports, ensuring appropriate coverage is available for production needs
- Review job methods, ISO Procedures and workflow instructions to improve efficiency and quality of work
- Lead initiatives for employee involvement and engagement. Provide visible leadership on the plant floor
- Focus on results and achieve shipment goals (revenue and Order Fill Rates)
- Drive superior customer service (on time delivery and responsiveness)
- Promote and drive compliance to all standard operating proceduresQualifications:- Post-Secondary Degree in a related field, e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, etc.
- 7+ years of experience in a similar role of hands on manufacturing supervision or management level experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead people
- Exposure to Metal Fabrication, Stamping Type of Manufacturing environment and equipment is highly desired
- Previous experience implementing and/or streamlining KPIs and metrics to drive operational results
- Proficient in MS Office suite, MS Excel, Power BI, ERP software and other reporting tools
- Exposure to working within a unionized environment is required
- Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements
- Experience working with planning and production scheduling highly desirable
- Exceptional leadership presence and decision making skills to motivate, influence and train people
- Lean practices and tools - able to move from the theoretical to practical implementation
- Able to interact with a variety of company functions and diverse groups of personalities
- Solids interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact with customers
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth industry, willing to be hands on and take initiative
- Data driven with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- High sense of urgency
- Ability to work other shifts for vacation or OT coverage occasionally, as neededInterested and qualified candidates, please send your resume to Vanessa Tran at vanessa.tran@quantum.ca.REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here.OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! We\'re also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity.Services de Gestion Quantum Lt\xc3\xa9eFounded in 1968 in Montr\xc3\xa9al, Quantum has established a strong reputation as the full-service human resource partner of choice for providing unique and effective recruitment solutions that meet our clients complex staffing needs. Our unwavering...

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