Production Manager

If you have a proven track record as a Production Manager with strong leadership experience in meeting targets, maintaining quality, and driving continuous improvements, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Effective communication is essential for success in this role.

Advantages
- Monday to Friday day shift 8:30-5pm - must have some flexibility as needed
- Great rate of pay $75,000 - $90,000
- Benefits (can start from day 1 for the right candidate)
- Working within a tariff proof & recession proof industry
- Joining a growing company even in the midst of our economic uncertainty



Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Lead and support the production team, fostering a high-performance, positive work environment while effectively planning and prioritizing production schedules.
- Ensure optimal equipment performance and resource utilization by overseeing maintenance, monitoring inventory, and coordinating with relevant teams to prevent production delays.
- Oversee equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Manage inventory and resource utilization, coordinating with relevant teams to maintain supply levels and support uninterrupted production.
- Drive cost-effective production by monitoring expenses, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with management to optimize efficiency and stay within budget.
- Manage and adjust production schedules to ensure efficient workflows and consistently meet output and quality targets.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards by enforcing protocols, conducting audits, and promoting ongoing employee awareness.
- Coordinate cross-departmental communication, maintain detailed production records, and provide performance updates to management to support smooth operations and timely delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing lean practices, streamlining workflows, and fostering innovation to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Ensure orders meet specifications and are delivered on time by collaborating with sales and customer service to promptly address any production-related issues.
- Proactively resolve production issues by analyzing root causes, adjusting workflows, and implementing effective solutions to maintain smooth operations.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, schedule changes, materials, and employee management to ensure transparency and traceability.

Qualifications
- You have at least 2 years experience as a leader within the packaging industry + (digital print considered an asset)
- You have 3 years in a management role within a manufacturing facility
- You have strong leadership and team management: Coaching, training, disciplinary
- Proven success meeting production targets
- You have strong communication both written and verbal
- You are resourceful and have experience with improving efficiencies and other continuous improvements
- You are computer savvy and able to use production software and the MS Suite
- You can stand for long periods of time as this job requires you to be on the floor the majority of your shift

Summary
If you are interested in making a move, please reach out to Kim at kim.patrick@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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