Lean Production Manager

Location

Burnaby, BC | Canada

Job description

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
• Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental 100% paid by the company
• Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan.
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• 6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range: 69,900-90,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

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Job Purpose

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the Lean Production Manager oversees the production team, a production coordinator, and direct labour employees. A successful Production/Lean Manager will work as a member of the operation team, leading and coaching the production team to achieve the highest standards in operational safely, product quality, on-time delivery, and build efficiency.

Additionally, as the EOS (EnerSys Operating System)/Lean lead for the site, you will be responsible for driving Operational Excellence through EOS/Lean Maturity improvements and by supporting the execution of the site’s Transformation plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring production capacity is used effectively to meet the daily production schedule.
• Reporting and acting on variations in schedule and processes.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and facilitating their implementation
• Upholding product quality by ensuring build processes and documentation are followed.
• Providing evaluation and timely feedback to all production staff.
• Creating and implementing development plans for team members.
• Develop, motivate, monitor, and support the philosophies of EOS/Lean with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and improvement plans across the site.
• Leading and directing improvement teams. Must be a results-oriented “change agent" who is an effective business systems thinker.
• Completing required administrative tasks to uphold ERP and human resource processes.
• Responsibility of managing up to $10M in revenue.
• Assure the site meets all environmental and safety standards. Develop, implement, and enforce methods and processes that ensure a proactive safe work environment across the site.
• Provide overall management for Production and EOS/Lean systems, leading both functions to deliver results, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Working collaboratively with other team members and departments to resolve production issues.
• Address personnel, organizational, and any other problem that may arise within assigned scope of authority in a responsive, constructive, and effective manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading safe work practices
• Experience working with Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Diploma in Management, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Technology, Operations, Business, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience working within multi-product manufacturing environments.
• Experience in supervising/managing large teams in complex, deadline driven environments.
• Experience in leading improvement projects resulting in measured improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ability to work within an ERP system to execute a production schedule.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to positively motivate team members and resolve conflict.
• Lean, Six Sigma or project management qualifications are desirable.

General Job Requirements

• Generic
• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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