Production Forming Technology Manager

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada PWO Canada Inc Full time

**OUR COMPANY**

PWO Canada is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for auto manufacturers globally. We are one of five subsidiaries in the PWO AG Group, manufacturing lightweight metal components for the automotive industry.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

The Production Forming Technology Manager plays a crucial role in process engineering and process management. This systematic approach ensures effective and efficient production business processes. It aligns production processes and staff management with strategic goals, enhancing overall operational efficiency and quality.

Unlike project management, which focuses on singular projects, production process management handles repetitive, regular processes. It evaluates each business process individually and collectively to create an efficient organization, producing high-quality results with mínimal resources. Key aspects include analyzing current systems, spotting bottlenecks, identifying areas for improvement (CIP), and maintaining cost control through realistic budgeting and immediate action on budget variances. Transparency and effective communication throughout the process are vital for success.

Production process management is a long-term strategy that continuously monitors business processes to maintain optimal efficiency and effectiveness. It supports business growth significantly. The Production Forming Technology Manager manages and controls both cutting and non-cutting shaping areas (Forming, Stamping, Deep-Drawing, and Tooling) and ensures all parts produced meet the zero-defect strategy.

**NATURE AND SCOPE**

Internally, the Production Forming Technology Manager interacts primarily with Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, and operators across Production, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance departments. External contacts include customers, suppliers, PWO AG, and sister companies.

The role involves managing staff, making production process decisions, setting equipment standards, and overseeing department purchases and expenses.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**: Professional engineering degree in mechanical engineering (preferred), electrical engineering, process engineering, or process technology. Comparable qualifications are also acceptable.

**Knowledge and Skills**: Proficient in progressive and transfer presses, metal forming, in-depth tooling know-how, and tool room processes. Committed to enhancing PWO's engineering competence for successful current business execution and supporting new business/product launches in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems. Strong understanding and ability to manage KPIs and budgets. Excellent management skills including delegation, problem-solving, organization, time management, cross-linked thinking, thinking in correlations, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and accountability.

**Communication Skills**: Organized, calm disposition with strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers, co-workers, and subordinates.

**Experience**: Professional experience in a similar job and relevant manufacturing environment is required. 10 years of in-depth experience with progressive and transfer presses, metal forming, and tool room processes. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, with experience in building teams, enhancing production processes, and improving efficiencies.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage all stamping production processes to ensure work completion.
- Meet all customer demands on time.
- Regularly submit reports on key performance indicators to management.
- Control and evaluate production data, initiating countermeasures and improvements.
- Actively seek efficiencies in stamping, tooling, and metal forming processes to exceed department KPIs.
- Provide support for incoming business opportunities and new project launches.
- Create and maintain a business strategy for stamping, tooling, and metal forming departments to develop employees, support future business, and exceed targets.
- Ensure the department follows the annual business plan, monitors the annual budget, and recognizes cost savings.
- Evaluate, develop, and discipline all staff within the department.
- Provide employees with and support them in using new methods and tools to operate equipment effectively.
- Participate in Joint Health & Safety meetings as the certified management representative.
- Plan and acquire new equipment, and decommission obsolete equipment and machinery according to regulations.
- Ensure proper use of electronic data collection equipment.
- Perform all duties within the 5S standards.
- Follow and perform instructions listed in the Work Area Reference Manual(s) applicable to the department.
- Comply with all company/group policies and procedures.
- Work safely, comply with safety policies and procedures, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy.
- Maintain a safe work area for oneself and

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