Plant Manager

About the role

Provide leadership and direction to insure the continual, efficient and uniform operation which will meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. Develop and implement plans coordinated with the corporate business plan to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch production using the Warehouse Activity Monitor and available Production Planning tools.
• Correct/ clarify incorrect warehouse procedures.
• Develop plans and procedures to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors of the warehouse.
• Ensure operations and equipment is in compliance to corporate guidelines and OSHA Standards.
• Complete the supplier consignment warehouse reservations, if necessary.
• Verify inventory – make adjustments where necessary.
• Hire, train, motivate, and discipline warehouse employees as required.
• Schedule and provide training where required.
• Maintain equipment to provide maximum availability and minimum down time.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality, capabilities and productivity.
• Communicate and monitor progress towards company safety, returns and allowances, and on time shipment and delivery directives.
• Responsible for building maintenance and security.
• Evaluate quality and process improvement throughout the warehouse using SAP reports.
• Evaluate and recommend preventive and corrective action methods to eliminate or correct procedures and practices which do not meet customer requirements.
• Ensure adequate support of the sales department and its customers in a timely and orderly manner.
• Aid in resolving customer problems, including on-site visits where necessary.
• Facilitate lean practices in the plant.
• Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to ensure the ability to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements.
• Attend regional and corporate meetings when required.
• Aid in contract negotiations, where applicable.
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
• Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. Computer experience (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred (in a business and behavioral science curriculum). Two years direct warehouse supervision or team leadership, experience. Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices and sale functions.

Skills

Good leadership qualities and the ability to build an effective team as well as be an effective team member.

Benefits

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability, Voluntary Wellness Programs, 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and more!

Pay

Up to $95k based on experience and bonus opportunity!

Schedule

N/A