POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all aspects of production, ensuring appropriate Health and Safety controls and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Manage efficiencies, monitor quality and minimize production costs
• Troubleshoot problems and pro-actively prevent or minimize issues
• Provide timely coaching, feedback and support to team leaders and production workers in a constructive and respectful manner
• Train, coach, develop and evaluate performance of production staff
• Liaise extensively on the production floor in order to build commitment and foster open communication between all parties
• Supervise and train crews, including planning manpower and work organization, managing absenteeism and conflict.
• Administer appropriate coaching, providing leadership guidance and continually develop employees in accordance with the needs of the department.
• Implement a continuous improvement philosophy in all areas of operation.
• Participate in JHSC initiatives and follow established policies as outlined in the Health and Safety policies.
• Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all Quality Systems.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership, team building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers and Managers.
• Strong verbal and written as well as effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict.
• Ability to accurately maintain detailed records.
• Strong safety focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have 3+ years leadership or Supervisory experience.
• Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possession of Diploma or post-secondary education
• Reasonable mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (such as word, excel, outlook, charting and graphing).
• Ability to assess and prioritize
• Ability to manage change and to react quickly to rapid turn-around requirements
• Desire for continuous improvement individually and for the overall business