Job Responsibilities:
· Directing the Production work force in the daily execution of the production schedule, ensuring the department meets all production orders at the right quality, time, and lowest cost
· Supervising Shift Supervisors, Operations Supervisor, and Production Resource Planner roles
· Following up on problems that cause production to vary from standard efficiency and quality
· Overseeing production scheduling, using efficient use of resources
· Promoting consistent application of plant and corporate policies and procedures across all shifts
· Monitoring shift crewing levels and identifying and correcting labour variances
· Ensuring accurate daily reporting of production data, generating trend reports and making information available to production team
· Identifying inherent process characteristics that produce non-conforming product and takes steps to eliminate them, keeping quarantined inventory to a minimum
· Being available on off hours for consultation with Production Supervisors and other staff and to provide assistance as required to minimize downtime
· Working as a seamless team with Material Handling, Process and Maintenance departments to quickly resolve equipment, process, quality, and efficiency problems
· Establishing and maintaining a well-motivated and enthusiastic work force with a good working environment
· Overseeing the hiring, training, and development of all Production employees
· Working with Human Resources to ensure disciplinary action is applied fairly and consistently when required in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and the Labour Agreement
· Working with Human Resources to deal effectively with Attendance Management issues
· Ensuring the Production department is in compliance with the Loss Control Management Program
· Ensuring safe work habits and conditions in all production areas
· Investigating production problems and engineering solutions through equipment, methods, workforce, or procedural changes
· Providing project management for production improvement projects
· Applies principles of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and other tools to improve productivity and lower operating costs
Qualifications:
· Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience
· Minimum of 5 years management experience in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
· Proven leadership abilities in safety, quality, and productivity
· Ability to understand appropriate priorities
· Strong analytical skills
· Ability to generate, maintain and respond to key performance indicators in order to move the process forward
· Previous management experience in a unionized work environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work as a seamless team with all other areas of Operations
· Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Working Environment:
· Hantsport, Nova Scotia
· Some overtime required when responsibilities warrant
· Must be available during off hours for consulting and intervening during emergencies
· Flexible to travel on an occasional basis
Compensation:
· Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is competitively based
· Bonus program in addition to salary
· Excellent benefits package
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send detailed resume to careers@ckfinc.com by January 25, 2022.
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