Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for
Managing the workforce to ensure the production of lime or stone meets or exceeds specifications.
Participate in safety training.
Ensure that preventive action is taken to avoid nonconformities relating to product, process or the quality system.
Participate in the coordination of repairs during outages to maintain a safe and effective flow of work to reduce downtime.
Responsibilities
 (main areas of responsibilities of the position)
Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies are observed by employees.  This includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals  and administer safety initiatives.
 Interface with regulatory agencies as required
Ensure quality of product during process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements
Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements
Actively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting between maintenance and production
Provide technical and tactical support to the Maintenance Team, Engineer and Production Supervisors
Ensure the execution of the daily production plan.  Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership for improvements within the operations groups
Uses the production modules under the SAP system
Ensure operations personnel perform quality work
Participate in the daily morning production meeting to communicate with production and maintenance
Oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns
Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives
Provide feedback to the operation team on goals and expectations status

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field
2+ years Manager experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment; previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities would also be a fit; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferred
Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus
Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior based management
Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills
Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic
Fluency in spoken and written English

Knowledge: Knowledge of operational management
Knowledge of people management skills and working in a union environment
Experience in mining and/or heavy manufacturing industry
Technical  credibility as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilns
Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance

Skills: Demonstrate ability to lead in a peer environment without an authoritarian role
Possess skills in system, project and people management and oversee various actives while motivating and guiding others to accomplish common goal
Demonstrate ability to facilitate a team in achieving their goals through facilitation and leadership
Demonstrate conceptual thinking, with the skill to see the big picture and understanding the wider knowledge in context with the organization’s strategy
Ability to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Mentors others and delegates tasks while being responsible to others
Organization and facilitation skills; planning and organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, multi-tasking
Possess customer service focus that anticipates both internal and external customers in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers a high quality output
Demonstrate strong reporting and presentation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Manages conflict with a win-win approach
Strong analytical and technical aptitude
Ability to lead and support trouble shooting and problem solving of operational issues
Possess personal initiatives;  self- starter
Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance; Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills
Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties
Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships
Demonstrates excellent technical writing and computer skills for producing SOP, reports, and other appropriate communications
Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principles