Packing / Fabrication Manager

The Packing/ Fabrication Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the packing, shipping, and fabrication teams. This role ensures that production processes run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company policies and quality standards. The Packing / Fabrication Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflow, and lead teams to meet operational objectives while maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Packing/Fabrication Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure all employees work safely, follow Safety Policies & Procedures, and maintain a productive workplace in accordance with legislative requirements (5S).
• Support and encourage supervisors to conduct thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective measures, and oversee facility audits, which includes managing the progressive disciplines program.
• Comply with all quality-related policies, procedures, and system requirements.
• Manage and oversee the Packing, Shipping, and Fabrication departments to achieve operational objectives, ensuring department goals are met.
• Exercise managerial control over production plans and oversee shop floor daily management systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize departmental data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan for current and future capacity requirements, ensuring optimal production flow.
• Ensure department goals align with company objectives and provide feedback on performance
• Track and analyze department metrics, including yields, efficiency, downtime, and production targets.
• Provide regular reports to the Plant Manager , follow up on missed targets, and use data-driven insights to optimize processes.
• Identify root causes of inefficiencies, execute corrective actions, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Strategically streamline procedures for optimal production flow. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve process quality.
• Establish roles and responsibilities for department supervisors, train and manage personnel, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to quality standards, company policies, and PROUD values.
• Foster a culture of employee development, training, and succession planning.
• Motivate and evaluate staff on a regular basis to ensure high performance.
• Manage material handling and warehouse packing personnel to ensure accuracy, neatness, and conformance to customer specifications.
• Oversee shop floor daily management systems and stay engaged with production employees to address issues proactively.
• Review backlog reports to determine manpower requirements and maintain on-time delivery.
• Manage daily material handling and warehouse packing operations, ensuring accuracy, adherence to customer specifications, and productivity. Work with department managers to optimize material flow.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with carriers, ensuring timely shipments. Manage fluctuations in customer demand with input from Sales.
• Conduct and support annual performance reviews.
• Lead efforts to improve efficiency, minimize process downtime, and enhance overall productivity.
• Monitor and enforce plant-wide quality functions, ensuring consistency with company quality policies.
• Motivate and evaluate staff, conduct performance appraisals, oversee hiring, discipline, and terminations.
• Plan for current and future capacity requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support departmental and organizational success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary Degree, Business Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of production/fabrication/warehouse leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a processing-related industry.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in maintenance, design, engineering and / or quality within the industrial environment.
• Experience working with KanBan systems is an asset
• Proven experience and understanding of the development of production systems, such as process optimization, containment processes, process flow establishment, control plans development, and equipment installation projects, etc.
• Proven experience with root cause problem solving and related tools (i.e. fishbone, pareto, 5 whys, 8D).
• Experience in fast-paced/24-hour environment is considered an asset.
• CTPAT, PAP, CWPCP and USMCA knowledge an asset

Technical Skills/Competence

• Proven skills in complex problem solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine set-up, standard work instructions and continuous improvement including Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Possess humility, passion for progress, and curiosity.
• Possess a thorough understanding of measurements, tolerances, GD&T, and the ability to read blueprints.
• Strong motivational, leadership, and effective team building skills with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Proven track record of successfully transforming operational work.
• High energy level and the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and external customers.
• Be a role model for the company's Core Values and hold direct reports accountable for operating within them day in and day out.
• Strong time management and team player skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. Known for having a high degree of integrity
• High energy level, self-confidence, time management and a team player,
• Have the ability to work under pressure and be results-oriented.