manufacturing operations manager

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Flowers and plants

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Type of industry experience

• Agricultural industry

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available