Plant Manager - Astec Digital Granby CAN
Location
British Columbia | Canada
Job description
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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION Directs and coordinates activities of electrical assembly facility in the processing of material and the manufacturing of industrial automation controls. Coordinates and assists with the assignment of the manufacturing schedule to ensure that customer delivery deadlines are met. Accurately manages and coordinates inventory.
Key Deliverables - 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
- Commit to plant safety procedures
Key Activities & Responsibilities - Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
- Review production and operating reports.
- Work with facility team to develop resource requirements.
- Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Follow and actively support all company policies and rules to include a primary emphasis on safe operations.
- Make recommendations for improvements on quality and to ensure a safe workplace.
- Conduct weekly meetings with supervisors and Engineering to review production schedules and drawing requirements.
- Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
- Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management and/or Engineering required
- 5+ years experience as an Industrial Engineer or Production Manager in a manufacturing environment required.
- Ability to work well as a team player with all levels of employees required.
- Bilingual in French and English
- Excellent oral communication skills required to include ability to chair meetings, make presentations, and conduct training classes required.
- Ability to write reports, memos, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and process manuals required.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations required.
- Experience with UL certification a plus.
- Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations Directly supervises foremen and superintendent. Ultimately responsible for all manufacturing shop employees.
Our Culture and Values Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Travel Requirements: None
NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Manufacturing Environment Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a persons veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
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