Production Manager

WHAT WILL YOU DO 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Leads the plant Production Department to produce a high-quality product and meet or exceed production and efficiency goals including but not limited to equipment production rates, energy conservation, power and heat consumption targets, minimizing emission of greenhouse gases, and increasing profitability of the Company. 

• Member of the Energy Management Team NRG which is responsible for developing and structuring a program committed to using energy in the most cost-effective and environmentally-responsible manner possible. 

• Communicates plant/company goals to department employees in a clear and timely manner. 

• Provides leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating as the situation requires.  Resolves worker grievances with the assistance of the Human Resources department. 

• Serves as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.  

• Builds and maintain partnerships between plant departments and company peer groups.  

• Participates in business plan development and financial budget.  

• Establishes and defines short-term objectives for the department with logical sequenced action plans.  Formulates or adjusts policy, anticipates problems and revises plans to account for changed circumstances. 

• Plans long-term (strategic) objectives and plant operational improvement projects preparing specifications and ensuring component parts fit overall project design.   

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. 

• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. 

• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing. 

• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational and manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. 

• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. 

• Develops or revises standard operational procedures and working practices. 

• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data. 

• Solves problems creatively when dealing with the needs of customers and internal departments.  

• Finds ways to improve operational efficiency;  

• Devises new systems or procedures; Generates new solutions to production problems or problems with equipment. 

• Read, analyze, interpret and synthesize documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations.  

• Speak and deliver presentations effectively and persuasively on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, customers and management at all levels.    

Supervisory Responsibilities:     

Responsibilities include overall direction, coordination, development, and evaluation of employees.  Process Engineer, Kiln Coordinator, Mill Coordinator, Production Supervisors, and Packhouse/Shipping Supervisor report to this position directly.  Hourly Control Room Operators, Assistant Control Room Operators, Utility and Labourers indirectly report to this position. 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 

Required qualifications:  

• University degree (Engineering preferred); 4-6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education. 

• Must be a motivated self-starter and display a strong sense of urgency to maintain operational functionality with a strong focus on ensuring safe behaviours and plant conditions. 

• Proven management and leadership skills.  

• Experience working in a heavy industry and union environment.  

• Diplomacy interacting with both union and non-union groups. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Experience improving and managing process improvements. 

• Problem solving and decision-making skills. 

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, such as percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.  

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. 

• Experience with Project Planning software, Microsoft Office and general computer skills. 

• Familiarity with machinery, pneumatic and electrical equipment and experience in an industrial setting. 

• Valid Driver’s license and valid passport.   

• Expresses ideas and thoughts well verbally and in written form;   

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed;   

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; Checks for understanding;   

• Writes procedures, reports, and correspondence. 

• Cement technology knowledge.    

NOTE:

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor. 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens, Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre.  Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas 

• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time 

• Salary Range $140,000 - $165,000 

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 

• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.) 

• Training, professional development 

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN) 

• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA 

• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees. 

• Fertility drug coverage 

• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up 

• Hybrid work model for certain positions 

This posting is for a replacement position.

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