production chief

Work setting

• Various locations

Budgetary responsibility

• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000

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
• Direct quality control inspections
• 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 and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Contractors

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Project management software
• Database software
• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Statistical software
• Internet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Type of industry experience

• Fabricated metal
• Furniture and fixtures

Area of specialization

• Process improvement

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities