Production Manager

Position Title: Production Manager
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Oak Bluff, MB

 About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all work within manufacturing, including material processing, welding, assembly, and paint. You will provide expertise in production efficiencies, manufacturing processes, as well as mentorship to the members of the production team for personnel management. This role will require an active, hands-on approach, providing leadership within the different areas of production and actively identifying and implementing improvements within the manufacturing process.

The Team

This role works closely with all team members within production, as well as the engineering group, safety, and human resources. The Production Manager reports directly to the Operations/Plant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Proactively work to maintain safe and healthy working conditions, to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injury and illness and to observe all governmental, regional and company safety and health regulations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed including environmental and social governance.
• Communicate corporate policy and news in a positive way. Model the One AGI culture.
• Collaborate with internal team members to develop and ensure quality standards, production timelines and customer needs are met
• Manage and provide guidance to the material processing, welding, assembly, and Painting Leaders, and delegate and coordinate work between the departments accordingly
• Perform root cause analysis, intervention and corrective action regarding the prevention of manufacturing issues and concerns
• Oversee the planning, monitoring and results of all job activities on the shop floor
• Manage and evaluate equipment and resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime
• Constantly strive to reduce costs via OPEX / Lean / cost reduction / process improvement activities, be a lean champion and a lean 'cheerleader'. Demonstrate Lean Leadership – educate, ask questions, drive implementation and conduct weekly Gemba walks.
• Some travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management, or a combination of education and experience is required
• 5+ years in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, in a management level position
• Previous experience in metal fabrication and processing
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or similar program is a plus
• Previous experience with material and inventory management
• Strong leadership experience and ability to coach and mentor others

Why AGI?

We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:
We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.