Fur Product Manufacturing Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Fort Smith, Canada Aurora Heat, Inc. Full time

Are you prepared to play a vital role in the end-to-end manufacturing of wild fur products? We are seeking a dedicated Fur Product Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee our workshop operations, lead a dynamic team, and ensure excellence throughout the production process.

If you possess strong organizational skills, a passion for teamwork, attention to detail, and a determination for success, this is an excellent opportunity for you


As the Fur Product Manufacturing Supervisor, you will make a significant impact on our operations, driving the success of our social enterprise.

Your responsibilities encompass overseeing manufacturing processes, managing team dynamics, maintaining workshop efficiency, ensuring quality assurance, handling inventory/supplier coordination, and day-to-day administrative tasks

About Aurora Heat,
Aurora Heat's vision is to strengthen the widespread use of wild fur rooted in Indigenous tradition.

Our mission is to welcome all peoples to thrive in harmony with Nature via natural fur for warmth and health products.

Regarded as _
Canada's Most Loved Hand Warmers_, we sell handmade warmers that are long-lasting, reusable, and made from sustainable, ultra-soft beaver fur.

Our eco-friendly products help preserve the cultural heritage of Indigenous Trappers while offering traditional and well-paid work for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Northern Canada.


Valuing the seven sacred teachings of Truth, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom and Humility, we strive to meet our relations in these ways.


Team Leadership and Management

  • Oversee endtoend manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless operations and timely delivery of products.
  • Foster a positive team atmosphere, motivating and guiding employees to achieve their potential.
  • Set staff schedules in alignment with production targets, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
  • Accurately confirm attendance and record hours for employees.

Workshop Efficiency and Maintenance

  • Maintain a tidy and orderly workshop, creating an environment where staff can work efficiently and without interruption.
  • Submit payroll tally sheets to the bookkeeper, ensuring accurate and timely payroll.
  • Handle mail pick up, sorting, and deliveries, ensuring smooth communication with needed parties.
  • Keep inventory of shipping supplies uptodate and order replenishments as needed.

Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

  • Actively participate in the manufacturing process when needed, assisting with product tracing and cutting.
  • Perform quality assurance checks, reviewing, monitoring, and correcting products as necessary.
  • Follow and complete WSCC compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Manage administrative tasks related to grants, demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Process daily banking, depositing cheques for payment of retail wholesale orders.

Inventory Management and Supplier Liaising

  • Schedule raw material ordering based on selection, size, and grade needs, optimizing inventory levels.
  • Liaise with distribution and shipping suppliers, coordinating timely deliveries and resolving any issues that may arise.
  • Receive and confirm supply orders in the inventory management system, maintaining accurate records.
  • Oversee the grading of furs upon receipt, promptly communicating any deviations from order expectations.
  • Maintain inventory of production tools, ensuring proper maintenance and reordering when necessary.
  • Record and track raw materials inventory, managing stock levels efficiently.
  • Proactively order shipping supplies before inventory reaches low levels, preventing any disruptions.

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Experience in previous manufacturing supervisory roles an asset.
  • Passion for naturallybiodegradable products, sustainability, and reconciliation.
  • Willingness to learn and teach artisanal skills in working with fur.
  • Strong communication abilities to effectively convey ideas and information.
  • Possession of a Class 5 driver's license.
  • Successful completion of WSCC training certification upon hiring.

Salary:
$26.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Aurora Heat follows COVID-19 precautions as per provincial regulating bodies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort Smith, NT: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location:
In person

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