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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for directing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the production departments with the Crookston facility. This position ensures both long- and short-term goals are achieved through the implementation and completion of both departmental and corporate goals.

• Key Responsibilities: Monitors the capacity of the production departments to ensure capacity both in equipment and resources to meet requirements as set out by the Master Schedule.
• Ensures operational KPI's and OPEX are established, and objectives are met.
• Reports on departmental objectives and issues in Daily Operational Meetings.
• Monitors and promotes the Health and Safety programs and takes an active role in the elimination of hazardous conditions in developing a safer working environment.
• Maintains operational budgets for each production department, including obtaining and reviewing budget results with budget owners monthly, identifying deviations and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Ensures the production areas are following all safety, health, and environment requirements.
• Coordinates operating departments to ensure a continual follow of product to meet both internal and external requirements.
• Promotes Labor/Management relations through the settlement of issues and grievances.
• Participates and promotes in Lean manufacturing activities.
• Reports on departmental objectives and issues in Daily Operational Meetings.

Working Conditions:

This position operates in a manufacturing environment where exposure to various machinery and high-voltage systems is present. Compliance with safety standards is required at all times.Requirements

• Qualifications: Post-secondary education in a related discipline in operations management or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years' previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work well under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, and knowledge of Oracle would be an asset.
• Experienced with Lean manufacturing considered an asset.
• Prior experience working with a unionized workforce considered an asset.

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