Manager, Production and Fabrication

1 week ago


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Ontario Northland Full time

POSITION:
Manager, Production & Fabrication

REPORTS TO:
Senior Manager Operations RRC

DEPARTMENT:
Remanufacturing & Repair Centre

LOCATION:
North Bay

REFERENCE:

WHO WE ARE:


Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.

We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation.

We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.


ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

Manages production on the shop floor for internal and external refurbishment work. Works with teams to ensure schedules are adhered to and work is performed according to scope and customer expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversees the direction of unionized Carman, Electricians, Pipefitters, Production Workers, Cleaners, and Support Workers working on both internal and external coach refurbishment projects.
  • Monitor and take action to correct or change work processes and/or methods as required in order to meet the schedule and/or budget.
  • Follow up with production schedules to ensure work is completed in accordance with customer contract obligations.
  • Actively gather and contribute to continuous improvements to increase efficiencies including inspiring staff to embrace a continuous improvement culture
  • Discusses daily operations with all supervisors.
  • Provides arbitration for conflicting production demands.
  • Maintain daily contact with the Sr. Manager of Operations to ensure production line tasks are assigned and completed as scheduled and corrective action is taken to prevent slippage.
  • Reassign staff as required to maintain refurbishment program schedules.
  • Conduct daily safety observations and ensure direct reports complete same.
  • Ensure employees in both the Car Shop and Fab Shop are properly trained in the duties that they perform and do so safely, efficiently, and in a positive work environment.
  • Ensures employees comply with all Health and Safety regulations within the workplace
  • Participates as an alternate member of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee
  • Assist with the calling of overtime.
  • Assist with interviewing job applicants.
  • Mentors and supports the learning and development of shop employees, production support staff, and supervisory team
  • Evaluate early returns to work forms to determine if accommodations can be made.
  • Attend and participate in Production Status meetings, Lessons Learned sessions, and Production Team meetings
  • Provide coverage and support in the absence of the Senior Manager of Operations.
  • Meets with union representatives to deal with collective agreement issues.
  • Issue discipline when needed to employees.
  • Monitor tailgates on the shop floor from supervisors.
  • Conduct shop tours for visitors and clients.
  • Participate in employee recognition events.
  • Assists with the preparation of Tender Submittals, and the development of methods, procedures and other documentation required to implement new contracts.
  • Ensures required shop equipment is in place and is in good working condition
  • Works with Engineering and Production Planning regarding fabrication requirements
  • Ensures regular safety meetings are held by the Fabrication Supervisor to provide training and to document and correct safety related issues
  • Create operational and capital budget submissions

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must hold a Diploma in Manufacturing, Business Administration or related field or a trade certification in one of the following trades: Automotive Service Technician 310S, Electrician
  • Construction and Maintenance 309A, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 421A, Railway Car Technician 268R, Millwright Red Seal.
  • Minimum 5 years of recent related work experience including but not limited to:
  • managing and/or supervising a team of workers in a unionized environment
- managing change within an organization
- labour and employee relations and administration of collective agreements
- managing commercial operations
- project supervision
- managing departmental resources/budget

  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Sound knowledge of the maintenance and repair of both passenger rail cars and freight rail cars
  • Excellent working knowledge of computers and the Microsoft suite of products
  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) including superior listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility to change priorities on short notice
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and planning skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Commitment to company health and safety
Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is avai
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