Assistant Manager

**_TG Minto Corporation_** is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing _high_ _quality _products with a heavy focus on _safety, respect and success for our Team Members._

**General Job Description**:
This position manages all aspects of the department. As an Assistant Manager at TG MINTO CORPORATION, you are expected to carry out your assigned responsibilities in a professional manner. These responsibilities are designed to ensure that a high level of production is maintained in a safe and economical way. Your effective use of manpower and/or equipment has a direct bearing on the cost of production and therefore the final price of our products. Your responsibilities include management as well as improving safety, cost, quality, delivery and morale. You will be expected to coordinate efforts of staff to implement activities for such improvements.

**We offer a very extensive benefit program**:

- **Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1**st** full year)**:

- **Benefits start from Day 1** - 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
- Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
- Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Daily management of any subordinate supervisory staff, guide and direct your team members on continuous improvements. Coordinate efforts of your team members in order to achieve targets. Coach your team members on a daily basis on all issues regarding production responsibilities. Use all resources available to help achieve targets. Assist other managers in the analysis of problems and aid in the establishment of countermeasures for improvements.
- Plan, organize, and direct operations within this positions scope of control.
- Develop and implement plans to effectively and efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production or administrative targets.
- Adhere to departmental budget.
- Interview, supervise and train or oversee training of employees.
- Ensure the quality of production meets customer expectations.
- Ensure the productive output of your team members over all three shifts.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of management, including Japanese staff.
- Lead/Participate in Cross Functional Teams for various improvement activities.
- Conduct training as required.
- Conduct root cause analysis for customer problems and defect reduction.
- Manage defect reduction and Kaizen activities.
- Responsible for continuous improvement (Kaizen) in your area.
- Ensuring that all pertinent documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Motivates employees and assists in the resolution of conflict.
- Evaluates employees’ performance.
- Develop training plans; monitor training of new employees, using TG Minto procedures.
- Ensure the safety of all employees.
- Meet with subordinates regularly as needed.
- Ensure all team members are using their time effectively and providing necessary support to other team members in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for implementing and enforcing 5S & 2S1Y.
- Responsible for meeting the departmental cost saving targets.
- Lead / Participate in the new product launch activities.
- Proficient in Excel, Power point and Word.

**Management Responsibilities**:
You are responsible for providing a safe workplace for all your team members. It is your responsibility to know and understand the regulations that directly relate to your assigned responsibilities. You must also ensure that your team members know and understand the regulations that directly relate to their assigned duties and the workplace. Manage subordinate supervisors or team leaders. Plan, assign and direct work according to organizational policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities may include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and recommending corrective action for employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Keep TG Minto Executive informed of all activities within your department.