Manager - Glass line

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• Innovative. Think ahead to stay ahead.
• Driver. Stay hungry and act with urgency.
• Ownership. No excuses. 100% accountability.
• Caring. For employees partners and community.
• Individual. We work with great people and expect a lot from them.

We are one of Western Canada's largest window and door manufacturers serving consumers contractors and retailers. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Edmonton Alberta it's not just Durabuilt's innovative manufacturing and design that places us on the list of Canada's Best Managed Companies – it's also our people.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Manager to join our Glass Line unit at our Manufacturing Facility in Edmonton Alberta.

Job Summary

Production (50%)

• Overseeing the employee workforce in the department
• Managing scheduling for maximum workforce efficiency
• Evaluating adjusting and creating new policies and procedures as needed for effective operations
• Collaborate with Assistant Manager to supervise coach and mentor 6075 employees to perform work correctly to meet safety quality production and cost requirements.
• Develop and improve production processes to increase yield
• Establish clear communication channels between departments
• Develop a positive workplace environment and culture that is characterized by teamwork open and constructive communication collaborative working relationships between employees and the leadership team.
• Meet budget targets by tracking labor wastage and expenses
• Sustain the monthly KPI’S as per given target.
• Control operating expenses within budget. Provide explanations of variances as they occur.
• Ensure that production reporting and data collection is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain quality standards through observation of employee work practices.
• Participate in decision making with other production managers & team leaders contributing to the effectiveness of meetings through preparation and participation.
• Maintain safe work environment and foster compliance with OHS regulations for all employees.

Leadership (50%)

• Help lead the team ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Create an atmosphere for selfimprovement by delegation of responsibility encouraging voluntary crosstraining and outside formal education.
• Conduct performance appraisals and counsel departmental personnel.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on systems.
• Develop improved processes systems procedures and maximize efficiency through innovation and creativity.
• Ensure a positive creative diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success on the line they work in.
• Establish an engaged workforce through mutual trust open communication teamwork and recognition.
• Review and approve payroll hours for all employees.
• Minimize manpower costs through goal setting careful scheduling workflow controls and continuous interaction with production associates
• Partner with HR to effectively manage employee issues.
• Work with HSE to develop modified work duties to ensure rapid return to work for injured employees.
• Set achievable measurable and challenging goals for all reports.

Required Experience:

• 7 years’ experience as a manager or supervisory experience in a large scale fast paced manufacturing/production environment is preferred.
• Proven ability to meet budget and daily targets.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge/skills is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of OHS regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook).
• Experience working with diverse cultures and a varied workforce.

Competencies:

• Identify problems and execute appropriate solutions.
• Exceptional relationship building communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills enabling interaction at all levels.
• Strong business acumen including problem solving critical thinking and selfinitiative.
• Solution focused and comfortable working in an environment which demands robust deliverables.
• Drive new approaches that enable continuous improvements in production line.
• Comfortable with high volume workload with the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and jump in.
• Strong work ethic action oriented and desire to achieve excellence.
• High comfort level working in a fastpaced team environment that is constantly changing.
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• High comfort level working autonomously and require little daytoday oversight and direction.

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma in Operations Management or Business Administration.

Equivalent Experience will be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Lifting and/or carrying anywhere from 0llbs to 100llbs.
• Work in a production facility and in an office.
• Repetitive movements and work.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Involves sitting walking standing bending stooping on a regular basis.
• Walking near to heavy tool and moving machinery.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions and dirt dust and noise.
• Flexibility in scheduling depending on production demands.

Job Type: Fulltime

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