Production Manager

Michaels Stores•Mississauga, ON

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating work activities and resources needed to manufacture products, while meeting continuous improvement objectives in accordance with cost, quality, quantity, and safety goals and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum 3 years in progressive leadership roles preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; convey and receive information
Knowledge of products, production processes, quality control, strategic planning, costs and efficiency; resulting in maximum effectiveness of manufacturing process
Detail-oriented and accurate
Keen sense of urgency
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including coaching, collaborating, and providing constructive feedback
Ability to critically analyze problems and develop effective solutions
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Occasionally walk and stand; frequently sit
Frequently bend from waist and twist
Occasionally lift and carry up to 30lbs/13.6kgs above shoulders and reach overhead
Occasionally push/pull total body and reach horizontally
Feel with the touch of the fingers
Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements
High noise levels and moving machinery
Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust, high/low temperatures
Ability to work safely within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
2 years’ Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Reviews daily plan, forecast and production orders concerning inventory and staffing requirements; work procedures and duty assignments; to successfully meet time-line and budget goals
Directs and/or coordinates production activities while driving safety, quality and efficiency to meet facility objectives
Prepares and maintains production reports
Develops budgets and approves expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, and/or equipment are used efficiently to meet production
Initiates inventory and cost control programs
Coordinates and recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines
Trains, develops, and evaluates production supervisors
Support other leaders in strategic objectives; drive SQET
Resolves employee relations issues
Leads and promotes positive Team Member engagement
Implements and monitors plans in support of Team Member development in QMP
Manages Team Member performance/development
Provides administrative support for Supervisory staff
Drives continuous improvement/teams and is a change leader for new projects, processes, standards, and procedures
Develops or implements production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operation reports to detect production issues/problems
Reviews operations and confers with technical and administrative staff to resolve production issues/problems
Ensures all equipment is functioning at optimal levels.
Coordinates and recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines
Create professional presentations to include detailed product introduction timeline and raw material delivery schedules; provide weekly progress reports
Demonstrates leadership to maintain a clean plant, promoting safe and efficient operation
Follows and proactively drives all safety requirements; communicating and/or addressing safety concerns in a timely manner
Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times