PIA Automation Canada Incorporated Hiring for Production Manager at North York, ON Full Time

Name of position:
Production Manager

Organizational unit / Cost centre:
Mechanical & Electrical Assembly

Superordinate position:
Vice President of Operations

Subordinate position:
Mechanical Assembly Co-op Student, Jr. Mecahnical Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Sr. Mechanical Assembler, Electrical Assembly Supervisor

Tasks and responsibilities

Core tasks:
The role of Production Manager is to be responsible for efficient and safe manufacturing and assembly. The incumbent will plan and direct manufacturing activities and establish manufacturing priorities for projects in keeping with customer requirements and cost factors. The incumbent will maintain and develop technical expertise of the group and provide a senior technical resource on projects. The incumbent will exercise supervision including discipline as set by the Company policies over tradespeople, technicians, and technologists in this functional group. The incumbent will establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity and teamwork. The incumbent will ensure resolution of problems.

Responsibilities and authority:
Managerial responsibility

Budget responsibility

Act as a senior technical resource on service work

Coordinate manufacturing and field service activities with purchasing, design, and project management to obtain optimum utilization of human resources and equipment

Review and approve work performed within the group

Plan for and recruit an effective, efficient technical group and ensure that the group has the technical skills and knowledge in the functional area to support the business and meet or exceed customer needs

Ensure staff resources are being maximized

Establish employee performance standards for functional area

Administer budgets in assigned area of responsibility

Plan, organize, coordinate, assign and provide direction to staff

Assist in the planning and estimation of time and costs for manufacturing on projects

Assist in the planning and estimation of time and costs for service work

Assist in the planning and estimation of time and costs for project installation and commissioning;

Develop and implement operating methods, procedures and standards designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality

Develop or revise standard operational or working practices and observes staff to ensure compliance with quality standards

Ensure coordination of work with that of other departments

Review reports provided from Microsoft Navision ERP to determine status of materials ordered for production

Position requirements / Profile of position (qualifications)

Requirements:
High School degree, diploma or a GED required

5-10 years of progressive experience in automation machine building

3-5 years of experience as lead-hand or supervisor

Excellent Attention to detail

Able to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

Ability to mentor team and manage departmental improvements and changes

Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade

Considerable knowledge of maintenance and repair of machine shop tools and equipment

Able to coordinate and communicate with a diverse multi-cultural, multi-discipline workforce

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift/push/pull /carry up to 50 lbs

Operate heavy machinery

Manual dexterity sufficient to use mechanic’s hand tools and power tools

Tolerate exposure to dust

Must have a valid Ontario G Driver’s License

Work well independently and within a team and has the ability to coordinate efforts with fellow co-workers

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands

Must be resourceful in resolving problems.

Possess good verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to multi-task and prioritize issues

Good analytical skills

Good customer service, customer relation skills

Ability to work in a fast paced and time-sensitive environment

Issue of job description

Location / Date:
355 Norfinch Dr. North York, ON

M3N 1Y7

June 30, 2022

(Name / Position) Issued from (Name / Position):
Jonathan Hollands

Vice President of Operations