Production Manager - Whitby

Job description: * Plan, direct and control the activities of the operation to accomplish the budgeted financial objectives * Ensure the profitability and viability of the company; if not, take appropriate actions * Monitor and control all programs and activities related to the safety and well-being of the entire workforce * Ensure the company is in compliance with government and regulatory requirements * Ensure the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems are fully adhered to * Support Controller to maintain ERP (Sage + Mysis) data integrity * Foster and promote growth by supporting Engineering and Product Development * Support Controller to prepare annual budgets * Ensure that new business is started up effectively and on time * Provide guidance and direction to all functional areas * Manage the necessary resources to achieve annual budgets * Manage headcount in line with revenue and take appropriate actions to flex cost to revenue * Develop individual goals for operations team * Execute to meet and exceed Company KPIs * Monitor customer satisfaction levels to achieve 100% on-time deliveries * Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy throughout the organization * Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and provide management support for specific initiatives * Manage and direct all aspects of the Operations Department: Rubber and Injection Molding * Maintain a Safe working environment * Provide direction on day-to-day matters to the employees as required * Review various reports to monitor performance in the areas of quality, maintenance, manufacturing and shipping and take appropriate action where needed * Ensure Manufacturing Work Orders are completed with accurate information and on a timely basis * Execute the production schedule to meet customer delivery dates * Participate in Continuous Process Improvement projects as a team leader and member of a cross functional team * Conduct regular employee meetings to communicate important issues affecting the business * Recommend salary and wage increases * Chair and participate in various meetings designed to deal with day-to-day issues such as daily production meetings, weekly scheduling meetings, weekly APQP meetings and weekly sales meetings * Complete time studies on a regular basis driven by daily production schedule variances greater than +/- 5%; any changes to BOMs will require approval by CEO and CFO * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field ; may consider equivalent experience * Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment * Good background in Continuous Improvement projects, scheduling, process support * Background in injection molding preferred * Management of a site with 50+ employees and three-shift / continuous operations environment * Strong background in business and operations * Leader with people management skills who is positive and leads by example to motivate others to achieve specific organizational goals * Experience putting in operational metrics and holding people accountable to same * Strategic thinker who can advance business operations * Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation * Backing in manufacturing with a clear understanding of production planning and scheduling techniques * Hands-on multi-tasker who is well organized, has a strong work ethic and high energy level * Computer knowledge (ERP, Microsoft Office) * Continuous improvement experience * General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act and Ontario Employment Standards Act Why is This a Great Opportunity: ** busy, well established company *Salary Type *: Annual Salary *Salary Min *: CA$ 85000 *Salary Max *: CA$ 95000 *Currency Type *: CAD