Production Manager at RPS North America

Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Roofing Materials, Building MaterialsIndustries

Requirements

University Degree in a technical field
Minimum of 7-10 years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Bilingual, ability to speak, read and write in English and French
Strong planning, analytical and troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement
Experience in leading and coaching supervisors, engineers and staff
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills
Demonstrated team building talent and hands-on problem solving skills
Ability to achieve results individually and as a member of a team
Can travel to US
With permanent residency

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coaching to Supervisors to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives
Partner with the HSE Specialist to ensure that the production teams are engaged in our HSE programs, hazards are identified and resolved, and to develop the supervisors to be leaders of safety for their teams
Partner with the Quality Assurance to ensure that finished product meet all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system
Partner with the Maintenance Superintendent to ensure equipment reliability at optimal efficiency and cost
Partner with Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to assure that the manufacturing schedule is optimized and makes adjustments as necessary to provide required levels of service to our customers in the most cost effective manner
Provide the leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce. Partner with HR in areas of employee skill development, performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, and staffing
Provide leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kaizen events working directly with the production and maintenance teams
Communicate with Union officials effectively. Participate in grievance procedure as required. Foster a productive labor relations climate
Ensure employee training (quality, safety, process, etc.) is effective and completed
Mentor immediate direct reports and establish an effective team that is accountable and capable to achieve all performance goals
Ensure plant housekeeping meets company standards and implement and maintain a 5S program to sustain improvements
Responsible for implementing safety and environmental initiatives in partnership with the plant leadership team

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Safety Leadership

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Employee Coaching

HSE Programs

Production Scheduling

Equipment Reliability

Team Leadership

Cost Efficiency

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees