Plant Manager - Burlington, Canada - Norclay Manufacturing

Norclay Manufacturing

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and responsible for the daytoday plant operations; accountable for all aspects of plant performance; meeting production targets, quality standards and customer requirements
Direct production planning and scheduling process by evaluating sales volumes, inventory requirements and raw product availability; ensure adequate supplies are on hand to achieve production goals
Identify and analyze deficiencies; implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product; ensure floor response to immediate problems is handled in a timely and constructive manner
Promote and sustain continuous improvement efforts for plant operations and internal processes to drive excellence and optimize production performance
Establish and maintain guidelines for production efficiency, labour cost and controlling waste
Ensure maintenance programs are carried out and production interruption is minimized through consistent preventive maintenance followup
Liaison with other departments to ensure safety, maintenance, process, and quality aspects of the operation meet plant objectives
Lead and motivate a team of employees across Production, Shipping and Receiving and Maintenance; drive performance through effective collaboration, coaching, goal setting and performance management; ensure communications within and across shifts
Ensure plant operations are properly staffed with qualified workers; training and development for a safe and productive plant are at the forefront and practiced; manage fulltime, parttime, and temporary staffing needs
Build and maintain a committed work team that fosters openness, collaboration, and respect while being invested in the customer experience
Other duties and responsibilities as required

Skills and Behaviour:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (fluent in English)
Proven track record of success managing and motivating crossfunctional teams; building trust; holding individual team members accountable; lead by example
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with ability to dig into the details and troubleshoot; quick to ascertain a situation, be decisive and implement solution
Ability to lead and drive multiple competing priorities; ability to manage production deadlines and shipping dates; follow through
Team player with a customercentric mindset; positive attitude; resultsdriven approach; selfmotivated
Exhibit high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information; work with integrity
Commitment to workplace safety and a strong health and safety culture; understanding of health and safety regulations
Flexible; adapt to change; ability to influence and get others on board

Education and Experience: