Production Shift Manager (PM)

We are looking for a seasoned Shift Manager (Supervisor) who will be responsible for upholding excellence on a production line in a manufacturing environment. The Shift Manager is responsible for supervising and working with operators on the line in order to meet production targets and uphold the highest quality standard.

Etobicoke

What are we looking for?

What would you be doing?

Provide information and direction to your team to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery.
Ensure relevant safety regulations are fully complied with, including personal protective equipment, fall protection, forklift and hazard communication requirements.
Thoroughly investigate all accidents and complete accident report on the date of occurrence.
Follow and administer Quality Policies and Procedures.
Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping in the department.
Drive to achieve the lowest cost. Achieve goals for line, shift, and facility.
Partner with maintenance personnel to improve efficiency and UPTIME in the line.
Ensure that all department employees are properly oriented and trained.
Evaluate performance and recommend areas of improvements as appropriate. Accountable for employee performance management, attendance tracking, training documentation.
Lead the development of work practices that promote autonomy and accountability at all levels.
Support operators to troubleshoot equipment if an error is encountered.
Facilitate the accurate assessment of performance and implementation of ideas.
Work across departments including production, maintenance and quality.
Responsible for establishing ownership of document accuracy on the floor and the process to ensure they are updated and match team site documents.
Get feedback from employees on the floor on a regular basis to assess understanding and application of best practices.
Evaluate and assess employees to determine training needs and develop employees.
Responsible for leading his/her team to run production on the line while ensuring that Safety and quality requirements are met.
Responsible for leading his/her team to follow all safety guidelines, good manufacturing practices, and quality systems by being the role model for his/her team to follow
Responsible for leading his/her team to identify defects on equipment, correct the right type of defects, and communicate to the maintenance department the types of defects that can’t be corrected by operators in order to maintain the integrity of equipment and sustain production
Responsible for leading his/her team to perform on the equipment the predefined cleaning and inspection as scheduled in order to maintain the integrity of the equipment and sustain production
Responsible for leading his/her team to identify areas of opportunities for improvement, and define action plans
Responsible for leading his/her team in increasing their troubleshooting skills and on the equipment and processes.
Responsible for leading his/her team to perform all change over as predefined in order to complete them with the minimum possible DOWNTIME.

What skills and qualifications do you need?

A 4-year BS/BA degree in engineering is preferred. High school degree required
Minimum of 3-years of supervisory experience in manufacturing is required
Prior technical experience in processing and packaging in manufacturing is desired
Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
Prior experience in lean six sigma is desired.
Exceptional English communication (verbal and written) skills required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence
Demonstrated skills in conflict management and fair management practices is required
Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to teams is required
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams is required
Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime as needed
Forklift and pump truck licensed is an asset
Availability to switch to any shift, work during the weekends and overtime.

Work Enviroment

The individual will work in a production department within the manufacturing facility where noise, dust and motorized equipment are present at all times.
Must work and lead teams within health and safety guidelines and company operating procedures.
Flexibility is a must.

Still interested?

Kindly send us your resume to hr2@deciem.com. We really appreciate your effort in applying to this position. However, only those candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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And the serious stuff:

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.