Job Description

WHO WE ARE: As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras. JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an ?employer of choice? culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.
JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________
SENIOR MANAGER, MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING
LOCATION: Nisku, AB WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office & Manufacturing Plant TYPE: Full-Time
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of plant operations and support functions on-site. This includes the direct management and oversight of the following departments: safety, production, procurement, quality, warranty, and manufacturing engineering. The role is also responsible to guide manufacturing policies and programs ensuring operations maintains the company?s profitable and competitive position across our markets.
ABOUT YOU:

• Strong manufacturing business acumen and knowledge
• Strong team-builder with exceptional people management skills
• Ability to understand the company?s competitive position in the market
• Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to own personal development and gain an understanding of the equipment that we manufacture, how it is produced and why designs are made the way they are

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:

• University degree in engineering/business/commerce or equivalent experience
• Lean Six Sigma Certification or equivalent/related certification preferred
• MBA or other master?s degree an asset

Experience:

• 8+ years? experience successfully leading a manufacturing organization including cost management, production planning, inventory control, quality, and continuous improvement
• 5+ years leading a high-performance manufacturing/engineering team
• Significant manufacturing industry background, preferably in heavy equipment fabrication
• Demonstrated track record leading the improvement of operations while delivering day to day performance
• Experience/understanding of Lean manufacturing & Continuous Improvement processes
• Experience in developing, reporting and analyzing financial measurement of plant performance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Align priorities and activities to support the business strategic plans and objectives
• Develop and execute on the annual operating plans, track and monitor performance and update forecasts and contingency plans as needed
• Develop methods, policies, and procedures to ensure manufacturing objectives are attained
• Responsible for capacity planning, capital budget planning and capital investment initiatives
• Responsible for development of cost control reports, costing estimates and labour and facilities requirements forecasts
• Lead and execute on operational projects to reduce COGS and consistently expand margin year over year
• Oversee multifunctional areas such as Purchasing/Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Warranty, Engineering, Production and Warehouse operations
• Work with all areas to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency on multifunctional initiatives
• Create, maintain, and implement the master build schedule that meets the delivery targets
• Responsible to achieve continuous improvement in areas of product design, cost, warranty reduction, inventory management, productivity, plant and product safety
• Plan, implement and measure continuous process and quality improvement initiatives
• Proactively work to maintain safe and healthy working conditions, to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injury and illness and to observe all governmental, regional and company safety and health regulations
• Champion effective communication lines by holding regular meetings with teams in areas of lean/continuous improvement initiatives, safety, quality, warranty, corporate communications, etc.
• Direct the product engineering activities to ensure the products meet or exceed customer expectations concerning performance, durability and cost
• Working with Product Management, direct new product development programs to ensure program deliverables are achieved including target costs, performance and timelines
• Maintain a constant awareness of company profitability, including budgetary control constraints
• Chair weekly planning and monitoring sessions between production and other functional departments to ensure weekly targets are met
• Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support in the company?s values and policies
• Support managers and teams in attainment of objectives contained in the operating plan
• Promote and enhance a positive team environment, including efforts to establish and maintain high levels of employee involvement and communication.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Employees must:

• Work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies
• Report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• Cooperate with their workplace?s Safety Committee or health and safety representative
• Use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

OTHER DETAILS Supervision of Others:

• 5-10 direct reports
• 30-40 Indirect reports

Travel Expectations:

• 15%-20% Travel
• Valid Passport required for travel to the US

WHY WORK AT JJE?

• Talented, dedicated and passionate team to work with
• Exceptional best-in-class products and service offerings for our customers
• Market-competitive compensation package with annual increase opportunities
• Robust Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company ? inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Paid Personal Days
• Charitable Giving Program
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Federally recognized as a certified Employment Equity organization
• Member of multiple provincial safety programs and COR certified
• Our Core People Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation. Joe Johnson Equipment is an Essential Business due to the products and services we provide to our customers. We continue to fully operate during these challenging times while remaining steadfastly committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees. ______________________________________________________________________________