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Director of Manufacturing

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Randstad

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Location:
Canada, Vancouver

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Category:
Manufacturing

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced leader in the manufacturing space for a Director of Manufacturing opportunity with a fast growing start up client of ours in the Vancouver area. This role will lead a team to utilize continuous improvement methodology to increase opportunities for cost savings, product quality, and safety improvements.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage the operational activities in the plant to achieve efficient and effective execution and delivery of results
  • Coordinate production operations across assembly, manufacturing and warehouse/shipping and receiving teams
  • Direct unit supervisors in establishing and maintaining production schedules within established procedures and budgets
  • Plan for operational expansion and scale-up into new and larger facilities
  • Provide leadership and support to direct reports including setting individual objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing feedback
  • Manage and coach a team of professionals through sincere and concrete feedback and takes appropriate action when needed
  • Facilitate team cooperation and ensure team leads and supervisors can realize the set objectives and goals
  • Build a culture of safety and continuous improvement to help create a safe and positive work environment for all employees
  • Develop and monitor the relevant KPIs to maintain performance of the assigned area against the set targets and make recommendations for improvement
  • Monitor established performance indicators, including variance reports, production reports, quality reports, and injury reports
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with safety rules and regulations to eliminate incidents and injuries
  • Identify and implement improvements to internal systems, processes and practices to improve & optimize effectiveness and efficiency of the processes.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering, Business or Operations
  • 10+ yrs experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing setting (experience at the Director level is preferred)
  • An understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
  • Experience with 5S, Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • A deep-rooted knowledge in supply chain and planning of both production and materials
  • Experience in reporting and analytics on key production metrics
  • Strong Leadership skills with experience in coaching and mentoring managers
  • Outstanding communication ability, including negotiation skills and assertiveness
  • Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and execute
  • Solid computer skills (Excel, ERP experience an advantage).
What we offer:
  • Excellent compensation and benefits
  • Employee stock option plan
  • Opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2025

Expiration:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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