Production Shift Manager - 3rd Shift

Leggett & Platt•Lakeshore, ON

44d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Manager for its Automotive department. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient fulfillment of planned orders by the deadline, analyzing deviations in the manufacturing process, and proposing measures to meet manufacturing targets. The manager will also ensure the availability of qualified headcount for targeted quality delivery, oversee adherence to EHS, manufacturing, and legal compliance standards, and support continuous improvement using lean management tools. Additionally, the role provides first-level support for technical issues on manufacturing equipment and leads a safety-first approach to maintain a zero-accident culture. The position may also involve fulfilling deputy/back-up roles as needed. The facility is air-conditioned and clean. This is a 3rd Shift Manager role but requires flexibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Trained Technician (Machine Building, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or the like)
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Automotive Manufacturing at a Supervisory level.
Experience with JIT production
Profound people leadership skills
Knowledge of 5S manufacturing techniques and implementation of these
Very good communication skills with all levels
Technical understanding
Working knowledge of MS Office

Responsibilities

Ensure an efficient fulfillment of the planned orders by the defined deadline.
Responsible for the analysis of deviation in the manufacturing process compared to the standard and propose measures to reach manufacturing targets (OEE, PvsA - Plan vs Actual).
Responsible for the availability of qualified headcount to ensure the targeted quality delivery level.
Responsible for the observance of all defined standards in regards to EHS, manufacturing, legal compliance (work time, breaks, etc.).
Support the continuous improvement of all manufacturing process with the support of lean management tools.
First level support for technical issues on the manufacturing equipment.
Leading a safety-first approach, maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention, and safe working environment across the business.
Fulfill assigned primary, secondary, and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required on occasion by the business.