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Company Overview

CARTE International Inc. is a Winnipeg company that is a major manufacturer and supplier of high-quality transformers to the Canadian and USA markets. We provide excellent customer service, and the overall excellence of our dedicated team is one of the major reasons for Carte's success. We pride ourselves on our management-owned structure and our reputation for excellence in electrical manufacturing.
Summary

We are seeking a Production Manager to join and support our manufacturing team. The Production Manager plays an integral role within our organization. You will lead by example with a collaborative approach and offer a forum where everyone feels comfortable bringing new ideas. You are passionate about safety and promote a culture where safety comes first. If you are a goal-oriented individual who has excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to multitask and execute work within deadlines, bring a strong work ethic and work well independently or in a team environment.

What You'll be Doing

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production targets.
• Implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure product standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise production employees, maintain the quality of the product, establish priorities, and resolve problems.
• Administer the Collective Agreement and other company policies and procedures.
• Achieve production objectives and verify and implement manufacturing procedures.
• Develop, train, and motivate employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, coaching, and performance management for employees in a timely manner.
• Direct and assign work to production team and ensure that the employees have the training skills and authorization to perform those tasks.
• Achieve departmental goals for safety, quality and productivity.
• Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.
• Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels.
• Liaise with other Department Managers to ensure coordinated effort.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Supervise assembly processes and ensure safety protocols are followed.

What you Need for Success

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in maintaining ISO 9001, and other certifications as required.
• Excellent communication skills in a multi-cultural environment and the ability to deal with a variety of front-line employee relation issues.
• Experience in and commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (Lean Manufacturing).
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines in an efficient and profitable manner.
• Ability to use MS Office and other computer software application programs necessary for Carte International Operations.

'Join our team at Carte International Inc. where your leadership can drive innovation and excellence in transformer manufacturing. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!'

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person