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OverviewSun Gro Horticulture is a leading horticultural company with a long history of serving customers worldwide. The company emphasizes employee development, safety, and teamwork to support its business goals.General SummaryResponsible for the maintenance of all process equipment throughout the plant. Supervise and support teams to develop continuous improvement and safety performance programs.ResponsibilitiesThe function is to provide leadership to all teams, to satisfy our customers, and achieve superior business results.Provide Leadership in the area of Safety PerformanceEnsure that all employees work in a safe manner to support the corporate safety goalsEnsure appropriate resources are available to all staff to achieve corporate safety goalsMeasure, monitor, audit and evaluate safety performance at all operationsCommunicate the importance of health and safety to all employees, contractors and visitorsDesign and lead long term improvement plans for the facilitiesMonitor the performance and effectiveness of all operationsEffectively manage company assetsBe dedicated to employee development and succession planning principlesResponsible for team developmentUnderstand safety with high regard to OHS and company policiesExcel in workplace coaching skillsHelp team meet business plan goalsAct as a coach, teacher and problem solverSupport team in:Developing standard work proceduresDeveloping job skillsApply the 4 rules of productionDevelop problem solving skillsLook for things that are not idealMonitor team performance and maintain recordsCoordinate with other teams and leadership teamAnalyze cause and effectsTo provide for optimum maintenance of plant equipmentTo recommend and carry out approved capital projectsTo provide management of inventoriesDrive the LEAN manufacturing programKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to plan, organize and monitor activities according to prioritiesEstablish and meet schedules, deadlines and quotasDecision making skills that focus on process improvementWork co-operatively with cross-functional team membersMechanical skills and aptitudeWork in stressful environmentUnderstand safety and implement programsUnderstand LEAN manufacturing and teach/mentor team membersCommunication and writing skillsFacilitation skillsEducation and ExperienceTrade background an assetFirst aid, Hazard ID, WHMISExperience in plant environmentSupervision skillsComputer skills Microsoft Office, front end systems, QC systemsPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, and liftingAbility to travel over various terrains and to different locations within the Western RegionOccasional climbing, stooping, bendingAbility to lift up to 50 poundsWork EnvironmentTypical of a production facility Increased dust and noise levelsSalary Range: $90kPosition DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and ManufacturingIndustries: Horticulture #J-18808-Ljbffr