Production Manager in Thorold

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada! Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions.

Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, sustainability, and innovation. Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

To support our new Niagara facility, we are creating new positions and new opportunities.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for directing and leading the plant supervision in all operations departments. This role will also be responsible for managing the production requirements to meet the scheduled monthly volume/output targets while efficiently and effectively managing the allotted plant resources.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• SAFETY: Promotes safety and ensures that employees perform their tasks in a safe manner, which complies with applicable regulations and accepted best practices.
• QUALITY: Ensure production of quality trackwork according to the established work procedures and product specifications as evidenced by a continually declining number of CARs and a reduction in the cost of quality year over year. Direct and motivate the shop supervisors and hourly workers with high emphasis placed on the quality of our product.
• ON-TIME DELIVERY: Meets customer delivery targets by effectively planning and executing production within the allotted material and labor requirements.
• COST: Increases productivity by improving manufacturing processes and control of shop consumables, overtime, and waste.
• PEOPLE: Develops supervisors and other direct reports through coaching, mentoring, and providing training opportunities.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in Manufacturing / Operations related field is preferred.
• Must have experience with manufacturing processes.
• Must be experienced in most or all of the following areas: LEAN principles and methodology, safety compliance, budget planning and cost control, profit and loss statements, and quality control management.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory level position and managing a diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. SAP knowledge and/or experience would be an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.

Working Location: Thorold, Ontario

Benefits:

• A supportive, family-oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
• Competitive extended health benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.