Production Manager

We are currently looking for a detail oriented and driven Production Manager who can keep up with a challenging and dynamic work environment and someone who prides themselves with integrity and excellence.

The Production Manager will contribute to the success of the Mircom Group of Companies by directing the production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety and productivity.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Leadership & ownership role to develop, implement and improve manufacturing assembly methods within a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process.
- Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
- Planning and organizing production schedules for the production employees by creating and maintaining work instructions and Manufacturing Orders.
- To identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through process, component and finished goods design.
- Drive to establishing efficiency, work labor standards and perform process time studies when appropriate and/or required.
- Lead and drive the process of NPI in manufacturing by assisting engineering design department with electronic design and methods (SMT and Through Hole assembly, Testing and Final Assembly, DFT and DFM) to ultimately provide a high quality product while reducing waste and overall improve the efficiencies and lead times.
- Take leadership in selection and purchase of production equipment and installations
- Lead the process with operational problems affecting production and dealing with them in a systematic and methodical manner
- Provide manufacturing data required for operations.
- Liaising with suppliers and R/D department.
- Hiring, training and supervising staff.
- Lead and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- Implement and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve production performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of health and safety in manufacturing by training, incorporate safety awareness, encourage communications regarding safety concerns and enforce safety protocols.

**Requirements and Skills**:

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial or Business is an asset
- College Diploma or equivalency will be considered
- Able to work independently with mínimal supervision, and yet be able to function well in a team environment.
- Electronic Production Management experience is an asset
- Certified Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt, with minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment using Lean methods
- Excellent organization, time management and leadership skills
- Good knowledge Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, others)
- Bilingual with excellent communication skills (required)
- Organized and self-motivated team player

**What Mircom Offers**:

- A great working environment with opportunity for career advancement
- Competitive salary
- Group Insurance benefits
- Company RRSP program
- Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process._

**_ Disclaimer: _**_Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited._