Production Manager

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 5,100 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams - far more than just mechanics, electronic technicians, or mechatronic engineers - act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.Our growing Canadian division now has close to 600 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer 200 internal promotions to our Canadian employees in recent years.YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM: As a Production Manager is to ensure the production effectiveness by providing leadership and overseeing all aspects of production. APPLY and JOIN our dynamic team in a fascinating high-tech environment facing new and exciting challenges daily.Qualifications: - Analytical nature and able to problem solve - Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work load - Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks - Ability to implement systems and to lead by example - Prior manufacturing experience an asset - Good Communication Skills (oral and written)Knowledge/Experience Required: - Post-secondary education in a related field asset - 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role - Proven track record of team building - Familiarity with basic logistics and supply chain principles - Previous specific (grocery or retail) industry knowledge an assetPrimary Job Functions: Administrative - Provide KPI statistics andtrend analysis on a regular interval and to ensure that department performance is measurable and traceable - On an ongoing basis, work with the Site Manager to review operating procedures in order to achieve and maintain customer service levels. Ensure production teams are properly staffed and optimized - Be responsible for Headcount, Overtime levels and general conformity and performance of the teams - Ensure open and effective communication with the customerOperational - Be a motivated team builder, coach and mentor and a training champion - Ensure adequate training and development of Production Supervisors - Responsible for overall knowledge level of the operations team - Be responsible for overall productivity, output and with related operational costs - Develop action plans as required to ensure continuous improvement - Organize, co-ordinate and supervise the work of the production team in accordance with policies, laws and regulations. Enforce policies and procedures as outlined by the site Manager - Ensure a constant and clear communication with all departments and management staff - To be on call and respond efficiently to all conditions with the aim of minimizing machinery downtime - Attend staff meetings - Promote and ensure proper escalation protocols are utilizedPromoting urgency when dealing with situations involving system outages or system repairs.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per yearBenefits: Company eventsDental careDisability insuranceExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingRRSP matchVision careSchedule: 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate: Rocky View County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience: Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)Supervising: 2 years (preferred)