General Manager - Machining

Principal Responsibilities and duties :

1. P&L Responsibility for Site .

2. Responsible functions in Site  (a decentralized role). Including, but not limited to; Manufacturing, warehousing and some customer service.

3. Provide leadership, direction and support to manufacturing and operational staff.

4. Ensure daily Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost deliverables are met.

5. Ensure adherence to ERP / WMS (warehouse management system) procedures.

6. Liase with support departments as required (i.e. IT, Maintenance, Engineering, QA).

7. Ensure attendance policies are adhered to.

8. Address operator concerns immediately (i.e. “When in doubt, ask your manager”.)

9. Perform semi-annual performance reviews with staff.

10. Make decisions with regards to manufacturing, scheduling and manpower allocation.

11. Adjust manpower allocation to accommodate schedule.

12. Ensure payroll hours are accurate and up to date.

13. Support operators; vis a vis technical and operational matters. Obtain corporate resources as required (i.e. Engineering, QA, Maintenance, Finance etc.)

14. Report weekly metrics to the Director of Manufacturing.

15. Ensure all 5S (good housekeeping) policies / processes are adhered to.

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16. Inform stakeholders of any potential delays (i.e. sales, outside vendors, shipping etc) and react accordingly.

17. Other projects as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.

Job Requirements :

Employee core competencies :

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in Machining or Leadership in a Machining environment.
• Interpersonal / leadership skills
• Sound computer skills
• Experience with an ERP system would be an asset Education :
• College Diploma / University Degree Management
• 3-5 years operations leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.