We are currently recruiting an experienced Production/Operations Manager to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Plant Manager you will provide leadership for all production personnel on all shifts; monitor the progress of all manufacturing departments to ensure quality, safety and volume targets are met
• Ensuring the operating team's goals are aligned with, and representative of the overall plant’s directive
• Act as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization (Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Human Resources, and other operational leaders)
• Utilize World Class Manufacturing, 5S and Lean principles to drive quality, safety, productivity and reduce waste
• Delegate, Direct, Guide, and Coach Production Supervisors within various departments; developing a productive team through effective leadership
• Participate in the review and recommendation of capital improvement expenditures as they relate to operations
• Report quality non-conformance in a timely manner and ensure corrective action is taken, work closely with Quality to develop corrective action requests for customers
• Ensure production personnel conduct work in a safe manner, where applicable safety equipment, follow policies/procedures and take corrective action or timely discipline where necessary
• Ensure HR Policies are followed and Collective Agreement Procedures are followed while fostering positive labour relations between all levels of operations and with employees of other departments

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective leader with above-average management and supervisory skills
• Experience in automotive manufacturing procedures and policies
• Working knowledge of World Class Manufacturing principles and 5S, Lean principles and IATF 16949 standards.
• University Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related area
• Minimum of seven (7) years manufacturing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience in a unionized environment
• A detailed understanding of budgeting, efficiencies, uptime, yield, problem-solving techniques, motivational techniques, and long-range planning
• An overall process knowledge of the manufacturing process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. possess a good work attitude, excellent personal time management and organizational skills, and
• Must be able to independently organize shop floor to meet defined schedules with products meeting company quality standards, in a safe work environment

COMPENSATION

• $110,000 - $140,000 / year (depending on experience) + bonus and benefits

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.