Production designer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings fabrications and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail material handling mining defense heavy truck agriculture power systems construction nuclear engineered products architectural and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Plan organize and control production work including the timely set up of equipment.
• Responsible for communicating with other functions and / or departments to address issues that may surface such as shortage in inventory short lead times incomplete or inaccurate work instructions etc.
• Overall responsibility for quality productivity delivery performance and customer satisfaction
• Delegate work orders to optimize productivity and employee capabilities.
• Staff the manufacturing function (prepare job descriptions make hiring decisions and deploy resources) to meet production requirements.
• Lead by providing clear direction on priorities and communicating performance expectations.
• Responsible for training or overseeing training of employees in the use of equipment or production techniques.
• Responsible for providing a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees.
• Responsible for monitoring staffing levels ensuring proper labor complements and adjust accordingly.
• Supervision of staff scheduling to include work assignments / rotations employee training employee.
• Vacations employee breaks overtime assignment back-up for absent employees shift rotations
• and coordination of work activities with other departments.
• Actively leads all employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assess skills of hourly employee performance by defining performance expectations measuring results and giving feedback and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including activities related to : On Time Delivery Lean Manufacturing Health & Safety Employee Performance Quality Overtime throughout facility.
• Responsible for ensuring all quality standards are adhered to in our area of responsibility.
• Ensure and promote a safe working environment by abiding and ensuring employees follow safety regulations policies and procedures.
• Assist staff to resolve complex operational problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality (including continuous improvement).
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policy and implementing progressive discipline when necessary with the assistance of HR.
• Conduct interviews employee performance appraisals and associated skills matrix and orientation procedures as required throughout the shop floor and coordinate with functional groups as required to provide a holistic of the persons performance.
• Prepare production and other related reports.
• Review and revise Time & Attendance system daily (attendance sick leave and vacation)
• Measurement of piece parts and weldment parts both in process and as final assemblies as required.
• Documentation of measurements material test reports and all other deemed necessary (Initial Sample Reports First Article Inspection Reports etc.)

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What We Offer Your Benefits Package

At Arrow were proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health finances and future.

Health & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Time Off & Culture

Career Growth

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note that we do not use AI for application screening.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Continuous Improvement,Food Industry,Lean,Packaging,5S,Computer Literacy,Food Processing,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1