Assistant Production Manager

Job title:

Assistant Production Manager

Company

Canadian Linen

Job description

Description :WHO WE ARECanadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp., a Vestis company, provides uniforms and related products to more than 300,000 customers across North America, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Canadian Linen works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity.WHY CHOOSE US?

• Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 95 years

• Competitive pay rate
• Great benefits and employee assistance program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Great teammates and collaborative work environment
• Career growth opportunities

THE ROLEThe Assistant Production Manager ensures a high level of service to customers of Canadian Linen & Uniform Service by processing orders while maintaining overall profitability through managing safety, productivity, accuracy, staff turnover, and training within the department. The Assistant Production Manager maximizes customer satisfaction and minimizes costs by managing the right level of trained and scheduled staff to meet capacity demands throughout the annual business cycle.What you’ll do:

• Plan and coordinate daily department activities. Adjust work assignments and workflow as necessary to meet production demands and schedules.
• Be able to understand and manage costs related to the department or sector.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels. Conduct employee evaluations, maintain personnel records, and recommend hiring and disciplinary actions for employees, as necessary.
• Resolve personnel issues by analyzing data, investigating problems, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.
• Consistently review work performance with employees.
• Evaluate the performance of new employees based on learning curves.
• Ensure employees adhere to production procedures through formal and informal observations.
• Coordinate labor requirements with other distribution departments.
• Produce daily/monthly reports on quality, productivity, and other areas, as required.
• Responsible for safety and security within the department, including maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide training, development, and cross-training of employees on applicable work methods and operations.
• Develop talent through projects and additional assignments.
• Update and add Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all department operations.
• Work towards achieving departmental and personal goals jointly developed with department managers.
• Maintain an environment based on trust, open communication, creative thinking, and consistent teamwork efforts.
• Lead by setting a good example; behavior consistent with words.
• Create and support a culture of adherence to branch standardization to support financial, service, and safety goals.
• Other tasks assigned by the General Manager or Production Manager.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Two (2) years of industrial experience in a leadership capacity in a production and/or manufacturing environment is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to train/teach.
• Perform work in a timely manner and be able to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work on a flexible schedule (shifts/hours) with advance notice.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic mathematical reasoning ability.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; ability to push and pull up to 300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy work environment safely and conscientiously.
• Ability to supervise employees and maintain positive relationships with them.
• Read, interpret, and apply information related to procedures, maintenance, and policies.
• Apply logic and reasoning to solve technical, operational, and employee-related problems.
• Proven track record of attendance at work.
• Knowledge of the common language of the distribution, warehouse, and production team.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for a telephone interview will be contacted.Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees — their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:13:07 GMT

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