Manufacturing Director

4 weeks ago


Welland, Ontario, Canada GWS Tool Group Full time
Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Director will oversee all principal functions of the manufacturing operations, including CNC Machining, CNC Grinding, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, Maintenance, and Inventory. This role will determine workforce requirements, monitor production to ensure customer requirements are met, and troubleshoot production problems to take preventive or corrective action.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee all plant and production workflow.
  • Provide constructive and timely performance feedback to direct reports.
  • Partner with HR to recruit, interview, train, and hire direct reports.
  • Handle discipline and termination of direct reports in accordance with company policy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyze work orders to estimate employee hours and create machining schedules to meet internal and external needs.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, work orders, and assign duties.
  • Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair tools that fail to meet standards.
  • Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and tool quality.
  • Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew.
  • Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
  • Provide leadership to manufacturing personnel to enhance high-performance work teams and promote a positive employee relations climate.
  • Interpret and enforce government and company policies and safety regulations.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
  • Report weekly on top objectives and company performance.
  • Daily communication with the sales team and customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; metal manufacturing preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years' manufacturing experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of process management and improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of production and scheduling operations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
  • Strong leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, or kneel when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.



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