Carpenter Canada Co. has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Manager at our Calgary, AB manufacturing plant.
This is a developmental role where the trainee will learn all aspects of the foam manufacturing which include production activities, shipping and receiving, equipment, and inventory. The trainee will learn to lead a high-performance work team across multiple product lines and processes to meet production goals and to optimize performance and operational profitability. Previous management experience in manufacturing is required.
Your additional responsibilities as Manufacturing Manager will include:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages the work of all department supervisors.
- Manages and supervises all hourly employees, visitors, and contractors working in the assigned department and/or area of responsibility.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the completion of all production activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely achievement of the goals set for each year.
- Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and all hourly employees.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of all direct reports.
- Liaise with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely completion of the PMs.
- Lead investigations of all internal and external complaints.
- Adhere to and enforce health and safety rules and protocols.
- Conduct production floor survey and ensure bottlenecks removal.
- Manage department consumables.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned CSR.
- Enforce quality program standards and records keeping requirements.
- Prepare operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.
- Ensure productivity levels and all operational objectives are met.
- Review and track inventory of materials.
- Maintain production reports.
- Develop and/or revise SOPs and safe work protocols.
- Conduct periodic observations in the work areas to enforce health & safety standards.
- Review and approve personnel time records on a daily basis.
- Use Kaizen continuous improvement methods to achieve goals.
- Monitor and maintain SAP production reports.
- Promote and maintain the value of order philosophy and activities.
- Maintain applied knowledge of company's H&S management system.
- Maintain applied knowledge of company's Quality management system.
- Maintain applied knowledge of relevant SAP transactions.
- Participate in new hires selection process.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale.
- Employee training skills and experience.
- Project management skills.
- A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to manufacturing business.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work with a team and independently in a time-sensitive environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- SAP experience is an asset.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- 3 – 5 years manufacturing management experience.
Carpenter Canada Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- Management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
