Company Description:

We are seeking a candidate who can be a hands-on Strategic Sales / Operations Manager with excellent technical shop knowledge. The individual will report to the company president, and will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations  within the company: sales, purchasing, warehousing and shipping, manufacturing, product development, quality assurance and production procedures.
Responsibilities

• Set and oversee production schedules in order to direct the workforce, optimize plant resources and productivity
• Plan production operations; establish priorities for manufacturing products
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure product quality meets specifications
• Review production and operating reports, resolve operational and manufacturing problems to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined by plant policies
• Co-ordinate and review purchasing and material ordering plans to ensure shipment and production deadlines are met
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations issued by MOL and other government regulatory agencies
• Review maintenance reports and resolve problems to minimize costs and improve operating efficiency
• Oversee scheduling and completion of preventative maintenance tasks
• Respond to inquiries or complaints by regulatory agencies
• Work in a unionized environment

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Business Administration, or Engineering
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing, production, assembly line and materials processes
• Understanding of processes, polyethylene roto molding and aluminum fabrication will be an asset
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and legal issues to effectively manage a manufacturing operation with a workforce of up to 20 people
• Operations and facilities management experience
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent technical writing skills coupled with strong verbal communication skills.
• Highly analytical with proven problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop staff
• Lead and promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Experience working within budget constraints

Required Experience

• Seven to ten years' broad operations, manufacturing and materials experience.