Production Manager

What will you do?

• Develop and implement departmental plans/strategies to support organizational objectives/goals
• Create and oversee departmental budgets
• Ensure staff has a clear understanding of departmental objectives/goals.
• Establish and monitor progress on departmental priorities.
• Promote process improvement initiatives
• Ensure necessary resources are available to enable achievement of objectives/goals
• Coach/mentor and ensure necessary training is provided to staff
• Provide leadership and positive motivation to departmental staff
• Handle departmental personnel matters; including interviewing and hiring new staff, overtime and attendance reporting, performance evaluations, salary reviews and disciplinary matters
• Promote plant safety and provide direction and leadership in regard to all plant safety matters
• Take on additional projects as directed by the Director of Operations.

What do you need to succeed?

• Completion of technical diploma with preference to Industrial or Mechanical Technology or Engineering.
• Several years' practical experience in different manufacturing departments
• Thorough understanding of department processes/procedures
• Strong leadership/interpersonal skills
• Eight or more years in a management role in operations
• Previous experience in managing large budgets and overseeing multiple projects
• Proven success in managing process improvements leading to better efficiencies
• Team building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills

How to Apply: Once you click on the Apply for this Position button you will be taken to a page where you will have two ways to apply. You can upload your resume/CV or copy and paste your details into the box provided.