Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflow, and lead teams to meet operational objectives while maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Fabrication Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure all employees work safely, follow Safety Policies & Procedures, and maintain a productive workplace in accordance with legislative requirements (5S).
• Support and encourage supervisors to conduct thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective measures, and oversee facility audits, which includes managing the progressive disciplines program.
• Comply with all quality-related policies, procedures, and system requirements.
• Manage and oversee the Packing, Shipping, and Fabrication departments to achieve operational objectives, ensuring department goals are met.
• Exercise managerial control over production plans and oversee shop floor daily management systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize departmental data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan for current and future capacity requirements, ensuring optimal production flow.
• Ensure department goals align with company objectives and provide feedback on performance.
• Track and analyze department metrics, including yields, efficiency, downtime, and production targets.
• Provide regular reports to the VP of Operations, follow up on missed targets, and use data-driven insights to optimize processes.
• Identify root causes of inefficiencies, execute corrective actions, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Strategically streamline procedures for optimal production flow. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve process quality.
• Establish roles and responsibilities for department supervisors, train and manage personnel, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to quality standards, company policies, and PROUD values.
• Foster a culture of employee development, training, and succession planning.
• Motivate and evaluate staff on a regular basis to ensure high performance.
• Manage material handling and warehouse packing personnel to ensure accuracy, neatness, and conformance to customer specifications.
• Oversee shop floor daily management systems and stay engaged with production employees to address issues proactively.
• Review backlog reports to determine manpower requirements and maintain on-time delivery.
• Manage daily material handling and warehouse packing operations, ensuring accuracy, adherence to customer specifications, and productivity. Work with department managers to optimize material flow.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with carriers, ensuring timely shipments. Manage fluctuations in customer demand with input from Sales.
• Conduct and support annual performance reviews.
• Lead efforts to improve efficiency, minimize process downtime, and enhance overall productivity.
• Monitor and enforce plant-wide quality functions, ensuring consistency with company quality policies.
• Motivate and evaluate staff, conduct performance appraisals, oversee hiring, discipline, and terminations.
• Plan for current and future capacity requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support departmental and organizational success.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary Degree, Business Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ of production/fabrication/warehouse leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a processing related industry.
• Minimum of 8 years’ of practical experience in maintenance, design, engineering and/or quality within an industrial environment.
• Experience working with KanBan systems is an asset
• Proven experience and understanding of the development of production systems, such as process optimization, containment processes, process flow establishment, control plans development, equipment installation projects, etc.
• Proven experience with root cause problem solving and related tools (i.e. fishbone, pareto, 5 whys, 8D).
• Experience in fast-paced/24-hour environment is considered an asset.
• CTPAT, PAP, CWPCP and USMCA knowledge an asset

• Proven skills in complex problem solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine set-up, standard work instructions and continuous improvement including Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Possess humility, passion for progress, and curiosity.
• Possess a thorough understanding of measurements, tolerances, GD&T, and the ability to read blueprints.
• Strong motivational, leadership, and effective team building skills with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Proven track record of successfully transforming operational work.
• High energy level and the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and external customers.
• Be a role model for the company’s Core Values and hold direct reports accountable for operating within them day in and day out.
• Strong time management and team player skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Known for having a high degree of integrity
• High energy level, self-confidence, time management and a team player,
• Have the ability to work under pressure and be results-oriented.

• Profit Sharing
• Gym Memberships – Wellness Programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Social Events
• Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
• Internal Growth and Development
• Health and Dental
• Life and AD&D
• Vision
• Health Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program