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**Production Manager** Location: Tillsonburg, ON **Why Join Marwood** ***Who We are***: * Marwood International Inc. is a full service, **award-winning**, Tier I and 2 automotive OEM structural components and modular assembly supplier, that focuses on waste elimination and light-weighting initiatives from prototypes to full volume products to end of life service parts **throughout Canada, US and Japan**. * Marwood is also a well-established **Canadian owned** manufacturing company which have been in the industry for **30+** years! * We are community oriented, and focused on health and wellness. ***We are happy to have you join our team!*** ***We offer****:* * Competitive Pay **plus** premiums * **GREAT benefits and Perks**: dental, medical and vision coverage, as well as outstanding pension plan and more * Also, company provided uniforms! ***Apply today to speak with our recruiter!*** **Your Role and Responsibilities** ***Responsibilities:*** **Leadership** * Investigation/Problem Solving gather and present data to reach objective conclusions and solutions and oversee the Corrective Action process * People Skills Professional, respectful and courteous in all forms of communication while enforcing discipline, conflict management, coaching and development of lean tools * Decision Making - Use logical reasoning in day to day activities to meet expected KPI * Professionalism Maintain distance in working relationships, use maturity and confidentiality when dealing with employee relations * Experience/Knowledge Knowledge of industry, company, specific work area. Basic knowledge of OHSA, advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * Organization Administrative skills; create, follow and enforce rules, policies, schedules and all systems * Personality/Attitude - Easily get along with others, display eagerness and team work, ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Display a true sense of urgency and passion for Lean Manufacturing * Provide direction and support to Production Supervisor * Assist in the planning and implementation of continuous improvement of procedures * Identify training needs, provide training, implement training, and document this training (utilize ''Team Support'', MOS Review, formal training through Human Resources using the Skills Matrix) * Observe and assist in the evaluation of employee performance to ensure compliance with standards * Facilitate weekly meetings to discuss Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action and Lean Processes. * Provide ongoing feedback and coaching * Accurately complete and maintain all relevant and appropriate documents * Develop high performance objectives for Supervisors; communicate measure and monitor individual objectives and coach team to drive performance improvements * Understand training needs of team members and ensure training is provided and measure effectiveness * Jointly establish with Plant Manager, measure and exceed the metrics and measures for operations performance. * Lead Kaizen activities and encourage team members to participate, measure effectiveness and lessons learned. * Establish consistent and clear communication via Team Meetings / Plant (Shift) Meetings to ensure all urgent matters are communicated to the Plant Manager and other departments as required. * Possess good program management skills. * Acts as Production Supervisor as required. * Attend daily meetings as required. * Assist in the development or revision of work practises though the TWI and Die Set. * 5S and assist in Kaizen activities. * Utilize Lean Principals to continually improve processes. * Effectively champion plant Corrective Action process. * Support the correction of non-conformances on check sheets. * Ensure Performance Evaluations are completed accurately and on time * Ensure Production Systems are adhered to ie Dispatch list, PRP, etc. * Performs other duties as required. **Quality** * Ensure LPA Schedules are met and audits are complete and accurate * Support Team in completion of 5Y''s/CARs closures * Ensure proper use and implementation of Marwood Quality Systems * All other relevant duties. **Safety** * Ensure all HealthSafety policiesprocedures are followed. * Assist in WSIB areas, administer First Aid and complete reports as required. * Support completion of discipline and HealthSafety inspections. * All other relevant duties. ***Skills/ Capabilities:*** * Good communication skills * Continuous learning, willing to learn * Effective team work oriented attitude * Initiative and adaptability to change * Strong work ethics and great attendance * Honesty and integrity * Safety conscious * Excellent multitasking abilities * Strong numerical abilities * Superior interpersonal, relationship-building and collaboration skills * Demonstrated passion and strong understanding of customer needs, service and experience * Success driven vision with a ''win win'' resolution * Analytical and 5-Why countermeasure thinking and implementation * Familiar with Marwood Processes and procedures, Plex and computer skills * Leadership skills * Reputation as a highly effective team builder and leader to direct, coach and motivate team members * Proven project and time management skills, analytical and problem solving skills and logistical thinking to achieve bottom line results * Decision Making and Judgement * Planning and Organizing * Problem Solving * Ethics and Integrity * Mediating and Negotiating * Providing Consultation * Leadership * Coaching and Mentoring * Staff Management * Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations ***Key Requirements******:*** * Grade 12, GED, or equivalent * 2 years related experience * Post-secondary education or equivalent certificate ***Additional Technical and Professional Requirements******:*** * Computer efficiency skills in all required areas. * Computer literacy - Moderate level of proficiency with standard email, spreadsheet and word-processing software (Outlook, Excel, Word); and Plex *We are committed to giving people with disabilities an equal opportunity to provide feedback, and access any information they may need.* *Please advise if you require accommodation.* *We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be required.* *For more information, please visit our website:* *