Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
A post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
At least 3 years of previous leadership experience in a technical environment with proven effectiveness is required.
Extrusion experience is an asset.
A Health and Safety Certification or equivalent is an asset.
Effective leadership skills focused on operations and people are required.
Ability to identify key issues and creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles is required.
A clear understanding of policies, procedures, and Core Values is required.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are required.
Integrity, confidentiality, and accountability are required.
Analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills are required.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box are required.
Ability to deliver on commitments is required.
Diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills are required.
Team-building and motivational skills are required.
Good command of written and spoken English is required.
Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required.
Responsibilities
Balance and utilize all shift resources to maintain efficient productivity and full adherence to safety and quality requirements.
Communicate regularly with maintenance, die shop, quality, and scheduling teams.
Review and analyze daily production data to improve productivity and first-time quality in the department.
Work with maintenance, die shop, quality, and scheduling teams to resolve issues and discrepancies.
Participate in accident and incident investigations and complete corrective actions.
Develop shift employees in behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.
Lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities.
Review and adjust manpower requirements to meet production schedules.
Verify attendance daily and manage employee timesheet approvals in Dayforce.
Address employee concerns and contact the Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support.
Monitor press production throughout each shift and ensure Press Leads have the support and tools needed for a successful shift.
Hold Press Leads accountable for daily metrics and performance, and verify accurate downtime entries in EPICS using press lead variance reports.
Be responsible for Quality Technicians on shift and collaborate with them to reduce or eliminate out-of-spec material.
Ensure Quality Technicians review daily schedules for NCR and red tag orders.
Support or physically fill operational roles as required.
Prepare the next shift for continuity through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of non-conformances.
Review the huddleboard and press status with the previous shift supervisor and discuss issues and downtime.
Discuss scheduling discrepancies and communicate with the scheduling department to support schedule adherence.
Review end-of-shift metrics, including manpower, downtime, die failures, yield, and maintenance issues, and complete the production matrix.
Balance and staff manpower for the next shift by managing call-ins, requesting support from other departments, or calling temporary workers as needed.
Submit detailed work requests to Maintenance and manage unplanned downtime by assigning alternative work while repairs are completed.
Monitor workflow during walk-around events to ensure good housekeeping, smooth aging-oven traffic, and proper flow of raw material from receipt to storage.
Support compliance with Quality management policies and procedures and contact the Quality team about appearance or dimensional concerns when needed.
Participate in NCR root-cause investigations when required.
Cooperate with others and support improvements that grow the business.
Desired Qualifications
The ability to read blueprints is an asset.
Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS is an asset.
Responsible for the utilization and balancing of all resources on shift to ensure efficient shift productivity while maintaining full adherence to safety and quality. Must effectively communicate with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams on a regular basis. Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Review and analyse daily production data with a continuous improvement mindset to improve productivity and first time quality in the department.
Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve any issues and discrepancies.
Participate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions.
Responsible for the development and growth of shift employees involving areas of behaviour, communication, productivity, and career progression.
Participate and lead regular performance evaluations and coaching opportunities as they arise.
Review and adjust manpower requirements to meet production schedules.
Conduct daily verifications of the attendance system and manage employee timesheet approvals in Dayforce.
Address employee concerns and contact the Manager and Human Resources for guidance and support.
Monitor press production throughout each shift to ensure Press Leads have the necessary support and tools available for a successful shift.
Hold press leads accountable on daily metrics and performance, and ensure downtime is being entered into EPICS accurately by reviewing press lead variance reports.
Responsible for Quality Technicians (QT) on shift and working with QTs in a collaborative manner to reduce/eliminate out of spec material produced.
Ensure QTs are reviewing daily schedules for NCR and red tag orders.
Support and/or physically fill roles in operations as required and need arises.
Responsible for setting up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of any non-conformances.
Review huddleboard and press status with previous shift supervisor and discuss any issues/downtime.
Discuss scheduling and any discrepancies – communicate with the scheduling department as necessary to ensure effective and efficient adherence to schedule.
Review metrics at end of shift (manpower, downtime, die failures, yield, and maintenance issues) and fill out production matrix.
Responsible for ensuring manpower for the next shift is balanced and fully staffed by managing call-ins; request support from other departments and/or call temporary work force as required.
Issue Work requests when required to the Maintenance team with specific details and manage any unplanned downtime by providing alternative assignments while repairs are completed.
Monitor workflow during walk around events to ensure good housekeeping practices are observed and aging oven traffic is smooth, consistent and raw material storage is flowing from receipt to its proper location.
Support compliance with all Quality management policies and procedures, and when required, contact the Quality team for support on appearance or dimensional concerns.
Participate in NCR root cause investigations when required.
Support change for the better at Almag by co-operating with others and growing the business.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
Post-Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of previous leading experience in a technical environment with proven effectiveness.
Extrusion experience is an asset.
Health and Safety Certification or equivalent an asset.
Technical Skills/Competence
Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and people.
Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
A clear and solid understanding of policies, procedures, and Core Values.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to think outside-the-box.
Proven ability to deliver on commitments.
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
Must have good team building and motivational skills.
Good command of English, written and oral.
Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension.
The ability to read blueprints is an asset.
Microsoft Office proficient, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS an asset.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:
Profit Sharing
Health & Dental
Health Care Spending Account
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Events
Floater Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Annual safety footwear reimbursement program
The expected pay range for this position is $34.00 to $38.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.