Operations Director jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Production Manager position is responsible for, and directs and manages all plant activities from planning to shipping. This position has the overall responsibility for production at their respective manufacturing facility, and for driving Xact’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs and manages all Production activities in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Coordinates all plant activities by working with Production and Leads and supervisors to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner using LEAN manufacturing processes.
• Implements cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries, and manages capital asset/improvement projects.
• Establishes and monitors overall Plant performance for safety, production and quality standards, working closely with CI Managers and CI and Safety Teams.
• Controls and minimizes labour, overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintains existing Plant facilities and equipment; replaces or submits requests for adjustments to Plant facilities and equipment when necessary and as needed. Works with the VP and/or Engineering in developing specs for same.
• Coordinates Plant and production activities through strategic planning with Production Manager, Coordinating Managers and Group Managers and the VP, to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are aligned.
• Oversees the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance programs, incorporating and driving safety procedures and Plant cleanliness as a priority.
• Incorporates shop floor organization with applicable Process Engineering personnel, to ensure production processes are fluid, efficient, and effective.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish corporate goals/objectives/KPI’s.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to supervisory personnel.
• Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective actions as necessary and in a timely manner, in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources, as needed on same.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, and at least 10 - 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, in the custom cable manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and methodologies.
• Leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques through the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• A team player, and the ability to coach and mentor managerial personnel, and instill cultural values in all Plant personnel.
• Superior motivational skills and the ability to train, and drive CI methods and initiatives into managers and subordinate personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include corporate personnel and managers, and rank and file plant personnel.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from corporate, groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
• Strong knowledge of Plant and Provincial health and safety standards and compliance.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person