Manufacturing Manager - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

Join our Manufacturing and Leadership TeamBAUCO® Access Panel Solutions Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join our team. This position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.The opportunity and you: You hold the attributes of an engineer, with exceptional systems and design capabilities, and an excellent grasp of human behaviour and motivation techniques. You find purpose in team building and implementing positive change to draw out the best in people. You rise to the challenge of creating the tools and environment to overcome production capacity barriers. Above all, you understand that people are at the heart of all exceptional production performance.The role is focused on leading the Manufacturing Department to continuously optimize manufacturing processes; managing Product Development projects and shaping market-leading innovation; and developing and monitoring superior Quality Control systems. You will apply your knowledge and experience to identify opportunities and implement changes to improve our products and processes and reduce costs. Your understanding of processes and assembly methods, tooling and production equipment, quality control standards, product design and materials and worker engagement will propel your results. The Manufacturing Manager will integrate and collaborate across company departments to achieve corporate goals and enhance the brand. You will be a key member of the Leadership team.About BAUCO®: We are known for our brand: virtually invisible, fully customizable. Every employee believes in innovation, attention to detail, exacting quality, and service excellence. We pride ourselves in being the most customer responsive access panel supplier in the industry. We accomplish this by being both the manufacturer and distributor of architectural access panels. Combining both functions allows us to provide short production lead times and custom solutions to our valued customers. Our personal service and flexibility in accommodating our customers' project schedules has earned us outstanding testimonials from architects, general contractors, designers, and homeowners alike. We distribute North America wide for construction projects you might be familiar with, like the popular Wickaninish Inn in Tofino, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Wilshire Grand in Los Angeles. Bauco delivers excellence in customer service, quality manufacturing, and the best possible access panel solution directly to job sites.Our manufacturing processes can be compared to those in the window manufacturing and architectural metals fields, utilizing aluminum extrusions, galvanized steel hardware, sheet goods and powder-coating systems.Accountabilities:

• Analyze manufacturing processes to refine and implement improvements
• Measure and monitor manufacturing activity. Analyze data and compile purposeful reports.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise the manufacturing leads and the technical team to foster personal development, interaction, participation and engagement
• Identify potential improvements in product design
• Collaborate and drive product development projects with a design-for-manufacture and customer focus
• Work with vendors to produce components from engineered designs
• Provide technical support and supervision of problem-solving on the factory floor
• Establish a suitable quality management system that results in the highest quality products.
• Collaborate as a member of the Leadership team

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (manufacturing engineering, product design, industrial design), or an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field with demonstrated technical experience in manufacturing. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing with a detailed knowledge of designing products, manufacturing processes and quality control processes.
• A strong understanding of fixtures, jigs, and tooling in a pull-type manufacturing environment. Preference for good comprehension of tooling required for aluminium extrusion, steel stamping and injection molding
• Experience in project management
• Superior computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite. Fluency in engineering drawings and modelling using 3D CAD software
• Proven understanding of lean manufacturing and DFM principles
• Capable hands-on fabrication skills including machining, welding and sheet metal forming
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

After joining our team at Bauco you will receive:

• Friendly team atmosphere
• Competitive compensation package
• Annual progress reviews and performance development
• Participation in company bonus system
• Participate in Employee Recognition & Rewards
• Enjoy our modern lunch space with complimentary coffee and tea
• 100% employer funded extended medical, dental and vision plan

Please apply with a cover letter and resume on Indeed.We thank everyone for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Check out our web page to learn more! https://www.accesspanelsolutions.com/BAUCO Access Panel Solutions Inc. is committed to seeking diversity in its workforce by attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital or familial status, or any other status protected by law.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
• product design: 5 years (preferred)
• engineering drawings and modelling using 3D CAD software: 5 years (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite: 5 years (preferred)
• understanding of lean manufacturing and DFM principles: 5 years (preferred)
• hands-on fabrication skills: 5 years (preferred)
• leadership: 5 years (preferred)
• machining, welding and sheet metal forming: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No