Production Manager - Weekend Day Shift

Finning•Edmonton, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day production operations within their department, as well as weekly/monthly area performance including output, labour productivity, and quality. In this role, you will support OEM’s strategy of building high-quality components by relying on strong processes and detailed documentation to improve quality, repeatability, consistency, and execution, on your shift, for the strategy and department goals provided.

Requirements

5+ years of Operational Management Experience
Experience working in a unionized environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated process improvement experience
The ability to interact with various levels within the organization, conduct interviews with subject matter experts and analyze information to understand the product and procedures
Have the ability to assimilate and convey technical material in a concise, effective manner
Know how to find information and identify essential details
Strong attention to detail
Familiar with ISO Quality Assurance Program
Above average process analysis and change management skills
Above average communication and organizational skills
Strong leadership and management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams that rebuild or remanufacture heavy equipment components is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee Safety, Quality, and Production for the area; provide leadership and supervision, and manage the human resources for the department
Coordinate your shift to ensure area is meeting production, quality and safety target
Ensure safety policies and operating practices are implemented, identify deficiencies and take corrective action as necessary
Respond to safety incidents quickly and with appropriate corrective actions
Proactively look for lean and continuous improvement opportunities
Problem solve process, quality, and production improvements
Ensure communication among the shifts is seamless and standardized including a set of weekly / bi-weekly toolbox meetings for each shift including safety topics, corporate messages, and procedural updates, etc.
Develop detailed plans for managing and communicating process changes
Develop business cases for capital & operational expenditures for departmental projects
Execution of the weekly Production Plan, including labour load leveling, overtime management and variance tracking
Weekly production and quality variance analysis, and improvement recommendations
Provide direct cost oversight (e.g. labour utilization, overtime, consumables and material overages)
Review all warranty reports, CAR’s and NCR’s generated against the department area and delegate investigations to Team Leaders as necessary. Initiate department CARs where appropriate and participate/lead in development and implementation of corrective actions
Develop technician career progression and training plans within the department
Ensure assignment and completion of scheduled daily and preventative maintenance responsibilities
Conduct regular 5S, process, Contamination Control and quality audits
Perform Performance Management and Progressive discipline as required