What we are looking for :
We are currently seeking a Night Shift Manager to join our company. The individual will work under the V.P. Production and will work as part of the production team.
What you will do:
We are currently seeking a Night Shift Manager to join our company. The individual will work under the V.P. Production and will work as part of the production team.
What you will do:
- Plan, manage, and oversee all elements of production ;
- Supervise the quality and performance of the employees' work;
- Supervise skills development and employee training;
- Mobilize team members;
- Proactively manage conflicts;
- Ensure Health and Safety of his team and the implementation of policies and procedures
- Educate employees on proper methods in which to operate machinery;
- Assess and analyze current production methods to ensure efficiency;
- Develop improved production process;
- Design and implement cost-reductive changes;
- Follow product specifications and quality control measures;
- Increase speed and efficiency of processes without compromising quality;
- Develop and implement quality control measures that effectively monitor products and guarantee desired results;
- Ensure all steps of production run smoothly and efficiently;
- Follow up with technicians to maintain equipment for maximum safety and efficiency;
- Work closely with the R&D and other production department for projects, changes to production processes, tests, etc.
- Communicate with suppliers and vendors to obtain materials and/or equipment needed;
- Follow and adhere to all Provincial, federal and company enforced health & safety rules and regulations;
- Diagnose origin of breakdowns, including human error, and troubleshoot problems;
- Use Lean tools such as 5S, value chain mapping, problem solving processes, SMED, Kanban, etc. to improve the performance of the sectors;
- Actively participate in "Kaizen" type workshops;
- Analyze manufacturing quality results to reduce non-quality costs;
- College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Industrial engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum (5) years of experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment;
- Minimum (7) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to speak higher Intermediate English and French is required to communicate in writing and verbally with suppliers.
- Possesses and demonstrates leadership, organizational and project management skills;
- Must be comfortable developing action plans and providing training;
- Dynamic and versatile;
- Analytics and Ability in problem solving skills;
- Autonomous, sense of initiative and innovation;
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Windows;
- Strong ability to work in a team, to communicate effectively (oral and written)
- Experience and willingness to work night shifts (6pm-5am)