JOB SUMMARYReports to Plant Manager. The Role has primary accountability for overseeing and managing all the activities that occurs within Co-pack department. Responsible for management, direction and implementation of strategies and objectives to ensure company goals and on time completion of production schedules are within cost, quality, and gross margin standards. Able to multi-task and work a flexible schedule. Must have prior experience working across multi system platforms in a production environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee production supervision, maintenance, inventory and admin teams across 3 shifts.
- Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans and customer goals.
- Coordinates work schedule, labor, space, supplies, and equipment for all contract packaging projects to ensure required goals are achieved
- Provides shared services team with initial time study estimates on new displays, review estimates for completeness and accuracy while and understanding of scope of work to quote
- Work closely with Co-pack operations to provide analysis and support in the oversight of production efficiencies
- Develops and implements engineered line drawings by itemizing all tasks and reconfigures staff line duties to maximize labour efficiency
- Manages key performance indicators, Analyze plant / customer profitability and margin improvement initiatives
- Provides oversight and input for labour reconciliations, monthly invoicing and validation to shared services
- Using excel, create tools, productivity models, and analysis that measure facility performance to assist management in understanding results
- Provide production analysis and keep management aware of all activities that are not in compliance
- Perform daily Co-pack meetings for finished product quality, production speed, labor utilized, space used, and raw materials inventory
- Oversees Co-pack operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
- Train employees, obtain performance results, organize and assign work, and maintain productive, safe and motivating environment
- Health & Safety management-ensure operations procedures, equipment and facilities are in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Support on-site client with on-going project and data collection of performance measurements
- Manage resources-equipment and assets and develop control tools that ensure accountability
- Assist in preparation and review of capital expenditure requests
- Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans and budgets.
- Works closely with warehouse operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
- Establishes budgets for the facility and implements controls necessary to keep expenditures within budgetary limitations.
- Ensure accuracy of Bi-Support tools are maintained (Daily, Mid Bi-Monthly, Monthly & Quarterly)
- Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- Post secondary education with a focus on operations management, materials management
- Ten (10) years production or manufacturing experience (some of which in a 3PL environment)
- Five (5) years of managerial experience
- Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma
CORE COMPETENCIES:- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, Nulogy - Pack Manager and RedPrairie
- Service oriented and commitment to quality of work.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Organized and shows excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret specification requirements.
- Able to effectively multi-task and delegate
- Able to motivate people and must be viewed as a clear and credible communicator.
- Problem solving skills with ability to seek alternative solutions.
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressure
- Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop and maintain relationships with team members.
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
COMPENSATIONWhy Join Us- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family's well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
