Operations Manager - Jobs in Oakville, ON

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING:The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration
• Required – 10 Years Experience – Manufacturing at a Management Level
• Required – 5 Years Experience – Engineering at a Management Level
• Required - Read, Write, Speak and Comprehend English
• Preferred - 5 Years Experience - Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Preferred - 5 Years Experience - Kaizen, Process Improvement
• Preferred – Master’s Degree in Engineering

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required - Frequently talk and/or hear.
• Required - Frequently stand and walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Required - Occasionally lift 40 pounds.
• Required – Occasionally operate a variety of machines, including but not limited to forklifts, trucks, automobiles, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION - CORE:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
  • While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
  • Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
  • Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment policies and safety policies.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION – OPERATIONS:

• Must build and develop operations organization, processes and procedures to support strategic direction.
• Must establish operations initiatives for improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations.
• Establishes operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
• Establishes manufacturing policies in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.
• Directs implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and practices throughout the organization.
• Recommends and implements strategic changes in manufacturing and operations strategy worldwide.
• Builds, develops and manages operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies and improving employee relations.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Provides leadership through a 6-12 month planning cycle.
• Oversees operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span.
• Manufacturing systems development and deployment.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, freight and distribution, materials management and production scheduling.
• Employee training and development.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.

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