Responsibilities :
- Maintain, develop and introduce safety procedures for the building, machinery operation, processes etc. to ensure a safe working environment.
- Manage our Hamilton manufacturing facility including the office, building and property requirements, and plant operations.
- Ensure proper union and non-union staffing of the plant through recruitment, training, and team building, to meet and exceed operational expectations.
- Coordinate building and property maintenance and servicing, including providing analyses of capital spending and major equipment repair requirements.
- Oversee purchasing of all raw materials for production and plant operating supplies and services while building vendor relationships.
- Maintain and enhance the quality control program to improve product quality and reduce waste .
- Work closely with the Production Lead Hand to ensure daily production schedules are met to satisfy inventory requirements and customer commitments.
- Prepare and submit payroll information.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing operations to reduce costs and increase profit margins.
- Work collaboratively on new product development and production implementation initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Establish the annual plant operating and capital budgets.
- As a leader and part of the company’s management team, actively participate in defining, implementing, and executing initiatives to meet corporate objectives.
Required Skills and Knowledge :
- Excellent planning and prioritization, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
- Negotiation skills are an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Education and Experience :
- Experience relevant to automated manufacturing and / or automated metal stamping and fabrication.
- Post secondary degree in Manufacturing or related field.
- Experience managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with a Unionized workforce is an asset.
6 days ago