Production Manager - building products manufacturing - Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

Description

My client requires a very bright, focused and experienced Production Manager to lead the manufacturing process for their home & commercial building products facility in the Okanagan Valley region of BC. Primary consideration will be given to local, BC and Canadian candidates, and a moderate relocation allowance will be provided to the ideal candidate.

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management of production and shipping departments while ensuring products are built and shipped in accordance with established standards. You must be meticulous, detail oriented, highly proactive and process driven. A status quo style and mentality will not be a fit!
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES – The Production Manager will be accountable for:
- the efficient execution of the production schedule to ensure schedule adherence and maximum production productivity through proper planning prior to execution of production schedule
- ensuring sufficient and adequately trained production labour force
- ensuring plant equipment is operational through design and execution of a preventative maintenance program
- ensuring production flow from raw materials through production and including shipping
- ensuring optimum on-time delivery performance while meeting established quality standards
- hiring, evaluating & training hourly work force in a Union environment to achieve the above objectives, and terminating non-performing staff when necessary
- the administration of CBA including involvement in grievance procedures to the 2nd stage
- adherence to capital and expense budgets through a system of regular monitoring and reporting
- working w/ the Inventory Manager to ensure adequate raw materials are available prior to required production
- the execution of the Company Safety Policies and active in the Company’s Safety Program

MANDATORY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* College / University graduate
* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management, ideally in a Union environment
* Demonstrated experience and passion with either Lean Manufacturing or Theory of Constraints Techniques
* Experience in Purchasing, Logistics and Inventory control is also an asset

The role will offer a base salary in the $65 to $80K range, with a strong performance Bonus program and a basic Employee Benefits plan

How to Apply

qualified and sincerely interested candidates should send their Resume, reasons for interest and compensation expectations to: andrew@searchwest.ca