Oversees activities of rug production including production and quality inspection
Establish operational procedures (SOPs) for all production operations for continuous process improvement
Ensure team hits operational KPIs based on resourcing and production targets
Ensure that the operators follow Ruggable procedures for maintenance, cleaning and production
Identify process and performance opportunities and work with management to implement improvements
Support and fulfill ad hoc requests from R&D, Design, and Operations teams
Become an expert on all parts of the production process and provide support on the line as needed
Train, coach and schedule production operators and shift leads
Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of production activities with other functions such as warehouse, printing operations, and replenishment
Manage hours for cost per rug and prepare work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment
Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities while driving plant safety culture
Allocate resources effectively, fully utilize assets to produce optimal results, and trigger corrective actions when necessary
Prepare monthly reports by developing, collecting and analyzing production data to reduce inefficiencies and increase throughput without reducing quality
Requirements
Proven work experience as a Lead/Supervisor; managerial experience a must
Supervisor competencies - staffing, training, data analysis, resource allocation, and “sense of urgency”
Must work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment and able to work independently with moderate direction
Strong interpersonal skills, addressing complaints/resolving problems, rewarding/disciplining employees, and appraising performance
Ability to create and work in collaborative group environments
1-2 years of experience in manufacturing field and/ or warehouse environment
Flexible schedule; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
1-3+ years of professional experience working in manufacturing
Track record of managing and/or supporting large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and analysis, problem solving and delivering recommendations
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
Previous experience working at a high-growth company or start-up
Previous experience with Performance management
Experience utilizing and/or building dashboards (ex: Tableau/Looker/Sheets)
Experience with managing a large team
Compensation:
65,000 - 75,000 CAD per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored RRSP plan
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