Plant Manager - Woodstock, Canada - BrandSafway

BrandSafway

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Woodstock, Canada

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Plant Manager

Summary

Title:
Plant Manager

ID:

Location:
Woodstock, ON

Job Function:
Operations Management

Description

Job Title:
Plant Manager

Location: 1098 Parkinson Rd Woodstock, ON N4S 7W3, Canada

Hours: 7am to 4:30pm

We are looking for a
_Plant Manager_.

Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain & Operations, the
_Plant Manager_ is responsible to oversee all daily operations of the plant whilst improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective lean manufacturing methods and strategies.

The incumbent must ensure the support of all stakeholders and ensure the continued focus on a Safety Culture and the promotion of our Safety Ethos.

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training and resources to be successful.

Come join our growing team.

A leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, BrandSafway delivers access and scaffolding systems, forming and shoring, industrial services and related solutions to more than 32,000 customers worldwide.

BrandSafway was formed when Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. We are a corporation of 35,000 employees with operations in more than 35 countries.

Responsibilities

Manage employees in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, all the while providing a clear sense of direction and focus. Ability to convey the company's corporate culture, values and mission
Implement a culture of safety by ensuring that operations are conducted in a way that assures the security of all employees
Promote and lead the Company's safety culture
Contribute towards the achievement of company's strategic and operational objectives
Ensure that products are manufactured in a correct, cost effective and timely manner in alignment with specifications and quality requirements
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results. Improve operational systems, processes and implement best practices that guarantee organizational wellbeing
Responsible for maintaining and improving the plantwide quality system that focuses on customer satisfaction, defect prevention, improved defect detection, and continuous improvement
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Solve all problems associated with the operations planning
Plan and manage the operations budget. Responsible for budgetary controls
Examine financial data/statements and use them to improve profitability
Assist in the preparation of the monthly cost forecasting summaries
Monitor production KPI's; Ensure stock control and inventory balance. Carry out tight management of inventory levels. Monitor inventory of raw material and finished products
Contribute to the growth of the Organization by using best purchasing practices, effective cost negotiations, evaluation and reduction of Logistics expenses, monitoring and improving lead times, while delivering quality product and maintaining optimum inventory levels
Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment; Share a trusting relationship with sharegroup
Recruit, manage and develop staff
Address customer and personnel concerns
Investigate and resolve billing issues and shipping discrepancies
Conduct incident investigations and prepare appropriate reports in collaboration with the head office. Monitor and control corrective actions
Lead the development of the prevention reoccurrence plan
Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machinery when required
Responsible for facilities maintenance and management and overall safety and cleanliness of the yard and the plant
Responsible for preparing and transmitting all HR and H&S KPI's to MMG leads
Work jointly with the other divisions and the different employees of crossfunctional MMG team
Maintain knowledge of all company products, pricing and terms, sales and policies
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Perform other related duties to help achieve business success

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration with focus on Operations Managements/Supply Chain
Five (5) years of relevant work experience in manufacturing industry
Five (5) years of relevant management experience leading a fabrication/assembly plant
Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels)
Building relationships: relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner. Excellent team player
Engage and inspire: energizes others by clarifying the broader purpose and mission of their work
Decisionmaking: base ideas, positions, or judgm