Production Manager/ Plant Manager- Manufacturing - Brampton, Canada - Sotawall Ltd.

Description

You direct and manage the shop floor activities of the manufacturing plant to meet/exceed project requirements, while maintaining the highest quality output.

Department

• Fabrication

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Your contributions to the team

• Your top priority is to provide leadership and oversight to manufacturing staff.
• Hold employees accountable for performance against all project metrics
• Maintain the manufacturing facility at required levels in terms of 5S, production flow and maintenance
• Ensure all shop employees wear proper PPE and clothing before working to safeguard against production hazards

EXPERIENCE

• What you need to be successful
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• 57 years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 57 managerial experience required

Overview

Take ownership and accountability of leadership responsibilities As a leader, it is your job to guide others safely through their work tasks. Leaders are responsible for both the success and failures of the team. As a result, it is important to accept mistakes and devise a clear solution for improvements.


Communicate clearly and assertively to co-workers Express your needs directly, honestly and in an appropriate manner. This approach allows leaders to seek the best possible outcome and helps to maintain a positive relationship. This is done by equalizing the balance of power and negotiating an agreeable compromise.


Work to create/maintain communication Communicate necessary information to employees in an appropriate, receptive manner. Address situations involving safety/quality issues or anything that violates Harmon's policies and procedures.


Provide prompt and constructive feedback on performance Provide constructive feedback that is specific, issue focused, and based on observations. It can be given through praise or criticism. Be direct when delivering a message, be sincere and avoid giving mixed messages. When providing positive feedback, express appreciation and when providing negative feedback, express concern (communicates a sense of importance and care).


Leadership

Ability to flex in multiple areas and bridge support when needed. Ability to manage multiple areas and have a good understanding of all major equipment within the plant.


Primary point of contact for hiring decisions Interviews, makes hiring decisions, and orientates new and temporary employees, ensuring all paperwork is properly completed and submitted. Involved in/Leads all shop floor personnel decisions, including terminations, furloughs, and lay-offs.


Engage and motivate employees to enhance production quantity and maintain high production Encourage positive, desirable behavior that improves the flow of the line through feedback, incentives, rewards and recognition. Encourage employees to develop innovative ideas that could improve current processes.


Build collaboration with the team Foster cooperation and collaboration in others through trust-building and relationships.


Create a work environment that attracts talent Create a work environment that will attract talent and recruit key skills needed to enhance and balance the needs of the team. Ensure knowledge, skills, and experience levels are taken into consideration in order to build well rounded teams and ensure the company makes progress towards the Affirmative Action goals.


Lead by example Act like an owner and make decisions based on the greater good of Harmon and our objectives. Be proactive and accountable. Recognize that there is always a part of the projects that you can impact in a positive way. Exhibit the behavior you wish your employees to emulate.


Develop employees Provide candid and timely performance feedback, coaching and mentoring. Assess talent and provide appropriate support for individual development and progression, including succession planning in key positions.


Hold employees accountable for performance Ensure employees are performing at high standards with regards to safety, quality, delivery, productivity and training.


Create a productive and positive work environment Exhibit positive employee relations, communication, consistency in practices, and accountability. Identify required staffing levels (both current and future) for active and upcoming projects.


Build trust through straightforwardness and consistency. Be informed and knowledgeable about industry trends and organizational initiatives; appropriately aligns skills with organizational initiatives.


Appropriately manage conflict Have the ability to intervene in a conflict situation, successfully alleviating or eliminating discord through conciliation.


Effectively communicate with others Flex and adapt communication style to meet the needs of others. Handle and effectively manage high pressure situations.


Encourages employees to effectively problem solve Create an environment that encourag