Plant Manager

"We DRIVE Work Trucks!”

Drive Products is in search of a Plant Manager to join our growing team in Edmonton, Alberta. As Plant Manager, you will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. You will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

PLANT MANAGER-Edmonton, Alberta

Major Responsibilities:

-Provide leadership to all aspects of the operations.

· Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

· Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

· Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

· Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

· Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

· Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

· Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

· Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

· Meet financial objectives and goals by forecasting requirements

· Commit to plant safety procedures

· Oversees the maintenance of the building, equipment and plat security and protection.

· Facilitate and direct maintenance to optimize machinery utilization.

· Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

· Deliver Feedback about plant goals and objectives to leads, department managers and executive members

· Ensure effective interchange of information between all work groups including all DPI/Voth manufacturing and upfitting locations and Logistics Teams

· Educate, develop, and motivate a manufacturing work group to achieve required production results.

· Address employees’ issues or grievances Influence and learn from below

· Recommend measures of continuous improvement in order to increase quality, efficiency and safety.

· Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications:

· BS degree in Business Management/Industrial Engineering or related field

· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

· Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

· Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes

· High level of QA theory and practical application

Quality Management System:

· Ensure all staff are trained and adhere to the applicable standards and procedures for their work.

· Regularly review the branch’s operations to confirm QMS procedures are consistently being followed.

· Ensure site compliance to all labor, safety, and environmental regulations.

· Take prompt corrective action if required

Heath & Safety:

· Ensure all staff are trained and adhere to the safe work policies and practices for their jobs.

· Develop and implement regular health and safety staff information sessions to maintain employee awareness levels.

· Ensure and oversee all HS and JHSC rules and regulations are in force.

· Review and take appropriate action relating to health and safety recommendations and concerns

Skills:

· Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficient use of MS Office with emphasis to spreadsheets, data management

· Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills

· Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.

· Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize

Tasks.

· Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

· Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.

Travel may be required, as well as overnight trips. During certain periods, may experience high volumes of activities as per the responsibilities listed above. Additional or irregular hours may be required as deemed operationally necessary.

Drive Products promotes a work/life balance and provides a generous compensation package, including a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, as well as various opportunities to build on your skills. To join our dynamic team, please forward your resume, and quote the position you are applying for in the subject line. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Job Type: Full-time