Job Description

This posting is for a new vacancy.

Tayco is currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Production Manager to join our extraordinary Plant Operations Team on our Afternoon Shift. Tayco is an office furniture manufacturer focused on creating meaningful and inspirational work experiences. As such, we are looking for someone who is aligned with our core values of Ownership, Progressive, Efficient and Enjoyable Experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As the Production Manager you will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership for the manufacturing operations in pursuance of business goals. You will have the opportunity to effectively manage the development and direction of the manufacturing team to assure quality, increase productivity, drive growth, build relationships, and ensure the integration of strategic plans with company operations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with Tayco’s motivated and engaging Team, enjoy Tayco’s fantastic Culture which has won us Great Place to Work and Best in Manufacturing, as well as be an important part of our exciting growth plan.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee compliance of established policies and foster a positive Team Member relations’ climate, which encourages buy-in, teamwork and full participation by Team Members across the organization.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance
• Champion all Health and Safety Awareness and compliance, and actively participate and the JH&S Committee. Monitor and ensure adherence to internal health and safety policies and external legislation requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary
• Responsible for appropriate staff levels to meet requirements of the department. Administer staffing, performance management and training and development activities in accordance with human resources policy and procedures.
• Manage the morale in the department by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with Team Members, Suppliers and Customers
• Using continuous improvement principles and practices, oversee and coordinate all support and plant operations to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet sales, operational and productivity targets
• Monitor financial performance to ensure the department is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment
• Analyzes and report on the daily, monthly and annual key performance indicators and industry trends
• Update work orders with appropriate information to provide information more quickly and easily to Customer.

Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Requirements

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field.
• A Technologist accreditation is required, preferably in engineering or another technical discipline.
• 5 or more years manufacturing operations experience in a leadership role with exposure to materials management, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and support systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes. Ability to influence, mobilize and gain personal commitment and achieve results.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with implementing, managing and sustaining Continuous Improvement processes including lean enterprise
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles. A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Well organized, proactive and positive approach in the work place.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

Salary $80,000 to $90,000

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) after the first 3 and 6 months of employment.
• Active Social Committee with wonderful company culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Great people to work with!

Due to a high volume of applications, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.

At Tayco, we are embracing innovative technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to pre-screen applicants to enhance our recruitment process. AI-driven tools help us streamline candidate sourcing, improve the quality of our hiring decisions, and ensure a more efficient and personalized experience for both candidates and hiring teams.