Director, Assembly

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Director, Assembly

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:

• Compensation: $128,000 to $176,000 CAD per year
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Director of Assembly will be responsible for the implementation of strategy and the development of policies and control systems for the assembly of value-added factory automation projects. The individual will provide leadership, foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, employee development and continuous improvement within a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review the expected bookings report regularly and maintain a planning horizon.
• Verify available budget and schedule for work to be performed. Report monthly metrics and enact corrective actions when appropriate to correct negative trends in budget or schedule performance.
• Attend regularly scheduled leadership meetings, project kick-off meetings, scheduling meetings and project status meetings and plan department activities based on the requirements of the operation.
• Plan work distribution to managers based on workload and skills.
• Recommend optimal organizational structure for the department that aligns with corporate strategy.
• Execute Manager level hires and internal transfer and mobility decisions
• Develop successor candidates for the Director role using the ATS process.
• Review goals and continuous improvement initiatives with managers and direct reports
• Responsible for resource planning, staffing of resources, department size and meeting established utilization targets.
• Reinforce the performance culture in terms of setting expectations, providing coaching/feedback and reviewing the performance of direct reports.
• Collaborate with other departments and functions to help synchronize and achieve business objectives

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix.
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees.
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
• Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary education in a related or relevant discipline.

The following would be considered an asset but not required:

• Certificate of Qualification as a Machine Tool Builder and Integrator or equivalent
• Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician or Construction and Maintenance Electrician
• College level Management / supervisory / leadership training

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 (ten) years of industry relevant experience in advanced manufacturing operations.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in a similar type role within a medium sized organization.
• Formal leadership and continuous improvement training
• Ideally, previous experience leading and managing large teams of skilled and unskilled trades in the assembly and integration of custom factory automation projects.
• Relevant and recent experience in data analytics and advanced resource planning is considered an asset.

Health, Safety & Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

#IND1

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.