Manager, Production Operations

Work setting

• Urban area
• In shop
• Management
• Fabrication

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints and drawings
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Supervise staff or team
• Supervise technical staff
• Supervise workers and projects
• Manage day-to-day business operations
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Automotive parts and accessories

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Project management software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Project planning
• Floor manager

Type of industry experience

• Fabricated metal
• Plastic
• Transportation equipment
• Wood
• Electrical and electronics products
• Component manufacturing industry

Area of specialization

• Process improvement

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance