Responsibilities:
- Assist the Plant Manager with the overall day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility
- Coordinate and monitor production activities across all departments, including CNC, Cutting, Edgebanding, Assembly, Finishing, Quality Control and Shipping
- Support the Plant Manager in planning production schedules and allocating labour and resources to meet project deadlines
- Monitor production progress and proactively identify and address delays, bottlenecks and other issues
- Ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to supervisors and production staff
- Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing and Shipping to coordinate production requirements
- Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or potential issues that may impact production schedules
- Assist with ensuring finished products meet Forte Fixtures’ quality standards and customer specifications
- Support the implementation and maintenance of efficient production processes and workflows
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance and performance and provide support to supervisors and the Plant Manager as required
- Assist with training, onboarding and development of production employees
- Promote a positive, respectful and team-oriented workplace
- Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures and production standards
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized and efficient production facility
- Support health and safety initiatives and ensure safe work practices are followed throughout the plant
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, increased efficiency and waste reduction
- Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
- Monitor equipment and machinery requirements and communicate maintenance needs to the Plant Manager
- Assist with inventory control and ensuring materials and finished goods are properly organized and accounted for
- Support shipping and receiving activities as required
- Act as the Plant Manager’s designate when required
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, millwork, woodworking or production environment
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of millwork manufacturing and production processes is an asset
- Excellent organizational, planning and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, Project Managers, Purchasing, Engineering and senior management
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to read and understand production drawings and specifications is an asset
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to lead by example and maintain a professional and positive work environment
- Flexible and willing to assist wherever required to ensure production goals are achieved
- Must have reliable transportation
Contact:
If you are a self-motivated, experienced professional who wants to join an exciting team and is ready to contribute, develop and be challenged in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, please email your resume to [email protected].
Please include “Assistant Production Manager” as the position title on all correspondence and in the subject line of all emails.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
