Production Manager

Price Industries Limited•Winnipeg, MB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products, is seeking a Production Manager for their growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. The company values business integrity, first-class service, innovation, and a commitment to people. Price Industries has a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service, remaining a privately held family company for over 60 years. This role is for an individual who thrives on new challenges and enjoys working in a friendly, team-driven environment.

Requirements

Proven experience in production management, with a track track record of successfully leading production teams and meeting production targets.
Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on motivating and developing staff.
Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Post secondary education in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular safety audits and Gemba Walks.
Promote active engagement in safe work practices.
Foster accountability by upholding established standards and practices.
Ensure attendance of team(s) in required safety training courses.
Participate in incident reporting, investigations and follow up actions.
Maintain compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
Address quality issues promptly.
Ensure timely responses to audit findings, opportunities for improvement (OFIs), and corrective actions.
Supervise, mentor, and develop supervisors and production teams.
Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations and alignment on goals.
Promote clear communication across all organizational levels.
Conduct regular team meetings to discuss goals and address issues.
Foster a culture of teamwork and employee development.
Develop and implement production schedules.
Identify and implement process improvements, using lean manufacturing principles where applicable.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production rates, cycle times, and quality metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement production plans and strategies.
Coordinate production activities and personnel.
Analyze production performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
Manage resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to maximize production output while controlling costs.
Champion continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes, increase productivity, and maintain high quality.
Prepare and present regular production reports.