Production Manager in Mississauga

The Production Manager will have complete responsibility and control over all manufacturing, quality, shipping operations, and plant facilities. You will oversee daily operations of the plant, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed while developing processes that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure attainment of all quality, safety, productivity, service, and cost budgets.
• Ensure equipment maintenance through the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain an appropriately qualified staff for plant operations.
• Supervise, train, and direct plant supervisors.
• Oversee production and shipping schedules.
• Implement and maintain a waste reduction program to achieve budget levels.
• Manage the labor force through subordinates in accordance with management guidelines and the Employee Handbook.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Share a trusting relationship with the workgroup and recruit, manage, and develop plant staff.
• Promote a harmonious work environment where fairness, equity, and non-discriminatory practices are standard.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Participate in the safety committee.
• Follow all workplace safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (safety shoes, vest, glasses, gloves, and ear plugs).
• Do not endanger yourself or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience as a Production Manager.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in utilizing Outlook and handling vendor communications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Hands-on leadership skills, developing and managing a team of 5 salaried employees and 47 hourly staff.
• Experience with PPE coaching and instructing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Union experience (Unifor).
• External CB license (propane).
• Supply chain or logistics education or certificates.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Amtech and Corelink.

Work Environment

The position operates on a day shift from 7 am to 3 pm. The role involves overseeing 5 supervisors and 47 hourly employees on the floor, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing. The environment is unionized under Unifor.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga, ON.