Production Manager

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**Who We Are**

Moore Packaging Corporation is the largest independent, non-integrated, corrugated manufacturer in Ontario. Located in Barrie, Ontario, we have dedicated over 40 years to creating and providing quality corrugated products, point of purchase displays, folding cartons, wood pallets and crates. Through fearless innovation and a commitment to customer service excellence we partner with our customers to provide cost effective packaging solutions.

**The Position**

We are currently looking for a **Production Manager**to join our Operations Team.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible to lead 4 - 5 Production Supervisors overseeing a workforce of approximately 100 unionized staff. The plant currently operates 5/24 and, while the core hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, flexibility is required with an ability to work overtime when needed.

**What We Offer**

As part of a motivated and engaged Management team, we offer a competitive salary, RRSP, life insurance and health and dental plan.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure data on key performance indicators are captured and reported; identify gaps between production targets and actual results
- Review daily production schedules; monitor production levels and address issues that cause off schedule conditions; strategically plan materials, equipment and labour
- Proactively and effectively resolve issues in a timely manner; using sound judgement escalate issues as necessary to mitigate risk and contain costs
- Work as a team to monitor process performance to identify ongoing areas for improvement and coordinate corrective actions as necessary
- Analyze problems related to product/process systems to determine root cause and implement improvement programs to eliminate problems
- Investigate actions to overcome quality, processing, and safety issues with the goal to reduce waste and increase efficiencies
- Adhere to Moore Packaging’s safety and personal protective equipment requirements; promote safety in the workplace and ensure compliance to all heath and safety standards
- Report unsafe or hazardous situations or work practices in a timely manner
- Evaluate performance of production supervisors, coach and mentor ongoing
- Maintain policies, procedures, and job descriptions for production department
- Participate in efforts related to recruitment, selection, orientation and training of employees to maintain an adequate, qualified workforce
- Other duties as required

**Competencies**:

- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and maintain composure while working under pressure and in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activity and manage projects to completion in a timely, cost effective manner
- Ability to motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives related to health and safety, quality, service and productivity
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as coach and mentor to the team
- Be a trusted leader to the team providing fair and consistent resolution to conflict or problems

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years management/supervisory experience in an industrial, unionized environment, preferably in the corrugated/packaging/automotive industry or engineering
- Minimum 2 years managerial experience in production line scheduling in an order-based manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of current ESA, OHSA, WHMIS, Human Rights and other applicable standards/legislation
- Health and Safety, CPR and First Aid certified
- Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
- Ability to identify and solve inefficiencies in processes
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not be granted?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
- corrugate: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person