Production Manager

Job Summary

The Production Manager is accountable to the Senior Production Manager for managing and directing production activities. This includes ensuring effective shift operations through the management of human resources, material and documentation flow, and required training of employees. The Production Manager provides analysis, solutions and strategy for continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Shift : Nights

Schedule : Sunday - Thursday, 10 : 00pm - 6 : 00am

Responsibilities

• Oversees the coordination of shift changeover including the scheduling of operators for shift start up and to coordinate the labor activities of the shift.
• Leads by example on the production floor.
• Creates action plans for efficient management of employees materials, equipment and manpower to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Oversees required regulatory training for all production employees and supervisors.
• Manages the performance and development of all direct reports. In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, conduct Employee Relations activities such as : completion of employee performance reviews, carrying out performance improvement initiatives and guiding employee improvement action plans, recommend and administer disciplinary action, and guide conflict resolution by investigating employee complaints and initiating suitable resolution Provides guidance to Production Supervisors on the above activities.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices and implementing changes. This includes the development of SOP’s, batch documents, product specifications and other GMP documents.
• Leads continuous improvement projects, creates action plans and completes related quality systems documents and other documentation as outlined in the Quality Assurance Program.
• Facilitates cross-departmental support.
• Acts as an ambassador in modeling and promoting a safe work environment. Is accountable for the enforcement and monitoring of the Safety Program and ensures employees are following safety rules / regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP guidelines / regulatory requirements and ensuring that all GMPs and SOPs are followed by production staff.
• Prepares staffing, capital and operating budgets, in conjunction with the Director of Production, in accordance with forecasts and forecast revisions when required.
• Acts as an ambassador in modeling and promoting a safe work environment. Is accountable for the enforcement and monitoring of the Safety Program ensuring safety rules / regulations are followed.
• Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of staff in accordance with the companies Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
• Provides leadership on GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards, processes and products are met.
• Must be able to periodically be present on all shifts, including weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

Experience and Skills

Compensation

Starting at approximately $119,000 CAD with opportunity for increase based on qualifications and experience. Total rewards include comprehensive benefits, bonus eligibility, and professional development support.

What we Offer :

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview. Candidates interviewed will receive (notification of) a decision within 45 days.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Contract type

Permanent

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