manager, manufacturing

Carpenter Canada Co. has an immediate opening for a *Manufacturing Manager* at our *Woodbridge, ON *manufacturing plant.

This is a *developmental role* where the trainee will learn all aspects of the foam manufacturing which include production activities, shipping and receiving, equipment, and inventory. The trainee will learn to lead a high-performance work team across multiple product lines and processes to meet production goals and to optimize performance and operational profitability. *Previous management experience in manufacturing is required. Project management experience is an asset.*

Your additional responsibilities as *Manufacturing Manager* will include:

*Supervisory Responsibilities:*

• Manages the work of all department supervisors.
• Manages and supervises all hourly employees, visitors, and contractors working in the assigned department and/or area of responsibility.

*Duties/Responsibilities:*

• Responsible for the completion of all production activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely achievement of the goals set for each year.
• Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and all hourly employees.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of all direct reports.
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely completion of the PMs.
• Lead investigations of all internal and external complaints.
• Adhere to and enforce health and safety rules and protocols.
• Conduct production floor survey and ensure bottlenecks removal.
• Manage department consumables.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned CSR.
• Enforce quality program standards and records keeping requirements.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.
• Ensure productivity levels and all operational objectives are met.
• Review and track inventory of materials.
• Maintain production reports.
• Develop and/or revise SOPs and safe work protocols.
• Conduct periodic observations in the work areas to enforce health & safety standards.
• Review and approve personnel time records on a daily basis.
• Use Kaizen continuous improvement methods to achieve goals.
• Monitor and maintain SAP production reports.
• Promote and maintain the value of order philosophy and activities.
• Maintain applied knowledge of company's H&S management system.
• Maintain applied knowledge of company's Quality management system.
• Maintain applied knowledge of relevant SAP transactions.
• Participate in new hires selection process.

*Required Skills/Abilities:*

• Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale.
• Employee training skills and experience.
• Project management skills.
• A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to manufacturing business.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team and independently in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience is an asset.

*Education and Experience:*

• Bachelor?s Degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years manufacturing management experience.

_Carpenter Canada Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
• Management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person