Production Manager - Kingston

Production Manager - permanent position - salary $120K to $150K

** relocation assistance negotiable (if applicable)

LOCATION: Kingston, ON.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate an asset
• 10 yrs+ of manufacturing sector experience up to upper management level
• Demonstrated process improvement experience
• Excellent process analysis and change management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with MRP Software, MS Excel
• Good communication, verbal and written skills in English
• Effective use of time management and goal setting initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day production operations within all production departments as well as weekly & monthly area performance including output, labour productivity and quality
• Oversee manufacture of products while ensuring compliance with safety, production outputs, productivity and quality standards
• Organize departmental management structure and teams for operational efficiency
• Successful execution of weekly Production Schedule, overtime management and productivity
• Develop and implement integrated solutions to achieve rapid, sustainable, enterprise-wide cost saving, largely through operating efficiencies
• Develop and implement plants to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
• Identify employee training needs, train and oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment, procedures, processes and production techniques
• Review and adjust specific workforce activities, task schedules, and assignments to meet established production schedules and plans
• Work with staff members to overcome work challenges
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment and comply with relevant regulations (federal, provincial) while collaborating with H&S staff
• Conduct regular 5S audits
• Champion a positive labour relations culture and adhere to HR policies and standards ; communicate same to team members and include HR Manager in relevant matters
• Participate in incident investigations and reviews as needed
• Assist COO with long-range operating goals and implementation of new technologies and any expansion efforts
• Work with COO to develop operating budget
• Provide input to upper management regarding purchases, layout, use and maintenance of equipment & machinery
• Other duties as assigned