Production Manager-Optical Lens Manufacturing-Toronto

Job title: Production Manager-Optical Lens Manufacturing-Toronto

Job description: Our client in the Toronto area has partnered with Randstad Engineering to find a Lab Operations Manager to join their growing team! Do you have hands-on experience as a Production Manager where you have managed a production facility and led a team of 60 people or more?
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Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have experience in an Optical Lens Manufacturing environment. If not, candidates from Aerospace and Medical device manufacturing will also work.

Also, we want candidates who have great hands-on experience with Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing methods, Continuous improvement projects

Advantages
– Competitive compensation
– Bonus on top of the base salary
– RRSP Match
-Amazing benefits
-Working for a growing company

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Lab Operations the successful incumbent will oversee & supervise (running over three shifts) all areas in Production including Surfacing, Coating, Maintenance, Finishing, and the Quality Assurance. The incumbent will successfully drive production processes to achieve zero delays and zero defects while meeting yield and profitability targets while ensuring that the Production Laboratory operates at optimal efficiency and pursues a philosophy of continuous improvement.
The incumbent will also be responsible for the Heath and safety portfolio for the lab and its personnel.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

1.1. Customer Satisfaction and Quality

• Ensure lab manufacturing standards in the production of eyewear to produce jobs right the first time, on-time, and according to quality and safety standards.
• Maintain minimum standards regarding metrics including breakage and remake ratios
• Maintain optimal supply levels to support production commitments
• Completes and files in a timely manner all necessary facility and lab paperwork thoroughly and accurately.
• Provide technical support, leadership and direction to Lab Supervisors and Managers, ensuring all Quality, Health & Safety requirements and regulatory compliance regulations are consistently met.

1.2. Overall Productivity and Process-flow

• Anticipate problems before they occur; explore underlying reasons for recurring laboratory problems; and strive to develop long-term solutions.
• Diagnose production bottlenecks and take appropriate actions to resolve. Ensure seamless hands-offs between departments to support optimal production efficiency.
• Oversee and ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place to ensure continuity of operations.
• Oversee the basic operation, cleaning and ongoing maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment and reinforces adherence to established, maintenance procedures and calendars.
• Plan and manage resources for optimal productivity
• Determination of macro production capacity in order to determine requirement and timing for multi-shift operations.
• Anticipate future lab requirements; analyse and submit recommendation on business case for New Equipment, Automation, CAPEX, etc.
• Oversee implementation of new equipment and processes
• Ensure critical Laboratory Procedures & Protocols are documented, maintained, and adhered to. And all staff appropriately trained

1.3. Staff Management

• Establish and perpetuate a culture of information-sharing to create awareness of consequences of good or poor organizational performance by establishing, tracking and communicating Lab Performance on a Daily/Weekly/Monthly basis.
• Organizational design: assess organization structure and make recommendations to improve as required.

Qualifications
EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma or equivalent combination in production, manufacturing, and management experience
• Certificate or Degree in Engineering / or Manufacturing Operations preferred
• A minimum of 5 years in a Production Management and/or Front-line Supervisory capacity in an Optical Laboratory setting using Freeform Technology a definite asset
• 5+ years management of largescale production facility a must
• Experience in a Coating lab facility, Hard coat, and AR preferred
• Lean Manufacturing/six sigma /kaizen exposure preferred.
• Experience in Health and safety compliance is a definite asset
• Experience managing multi shift Operations (60+ Staff)

Summary
Apply ONLINE today! Or send your resume to Rahul Dhawan at rahul.dhawan@randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Company: Randstad

Expected salary:

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:29:06 GMT