Production Manager
Nobleford, AB
Manufacturing
Excellent Salary $90,000-$110,000, Benefits, Bonus & Vacation
Relocation is available for the right candidate

Our client, a global manufacturer and leading producer of equipment and Infrastructure is looking for an experience Production Manager for their Nobleford facility just outside of Lethbridge.  This role will oversee all production in multiple manufacturing facilities on location, and is responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of production processes. This position ensures, through delegation, the attainment of production objectives at the lowest cost, consistent with customer and quality requirements.

The Role:
The Production Manager is responsible for guiding the production process including but not limited to the following:

• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement utilizing company policies and procedures
• Lead, plan, and execute production of manufactured steel products ensuring efficient inventory, equipment and labour resources
• Identify process improvement initiatives by utilizing new processes and technology by utilizing Lean principles
• Develop, implement and maintain Lean manufacturing strategies to ensure efficient, high quality results
• Constantly strive to reduce costs via Lean / cost reduction / process improvement activities while maintaining quality
• Communicate and provide leadership to supervisory team to ensure achievement of production objectives
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure facilities and equipment are maintained, downtime is minimized and effective preventive maintenance programs are in place
• Manage team and succession planning through training, coaching, development, and feedback
• Work cooperatively with safety, Lean, engineering, sales, accounting, and other support function departments
• Maintain the ISO 9001 program to ensure compliance
• Prepare production reporting information
• Maintain a positive work culture by motivating employees and encouraging open communication
• Support corporate policy and change in a positive way
• Work with HR and the Plant Manager on labour needs regarding recruitment, cross training, succession planning, performance management, promotions, job transfers and discipline in order to meet plant objectives
• Take ownership of employee engagement and motivation to minimize employee turnover

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience is an asset
• Familiarity with agriculture industry and steel manufacturing is an asset
• 8+ years' related manufacturing management experience
• Experience with continuous improvement implementation is an asset
• Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with ERP Systems is an preferred
• Excellent communication skills and leadership ability
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing process and principles

Thank you for your interest in this job posting.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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