Production Manager

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

What We Offer :

• Comprehensive Benefits Packages starting on your first day of employment!
• RRSP Matching Plan.
• Competitive Salary and Shift Premium.
• Career Growth Opportunities and Internal Learning Centre.
• Wellness Programs & Tuition Reimbursement.
• And MORE!

Job Summary :

Responsible for the supervision, coordination, and management of resources to meet production targets and quality standards.

Trains staff in production methods, safety, policies, and procedures. Ensures the ongoing success of the plant floor through the effective management of targets, goals, and production efficiencies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities :

Plans, controls, and manages the operations activities of the production floor to meet customer requirements, and recommends measures to resolve and improve productivity and product quality.

Coordinates activities with other functional departments (e.g., Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, etc.)

Oversees daily production meetings with all team leaders and covers subjects such as Health & Safety, Lean Manufacturing, 5S methodology, Productivity, Quality, Absenteeism, and Productivity improvement suggestions.

Review daily productivity performance with each team leader.

Establishes methods to meet work schedules, coordinates work activities with other units, and ensures production stays on schedule and within budget.

Provides information to production planning to ensure that production objectives are met.

• Prepares and analyzes production data daily per shift, reports to Management, and performs Root Cause Analysis to address production gaps.
• Manages the process of hiring, terminations, discipline, and promotions, and collaborates with management and Human Resources Partners.
• Maintains proper housekeeping, recognizes and amends unsafe work conditions, and conducts safety talks.
• Leads and promotes lean manufacturing throughout the organization. Ensures the plant is clean and well organized.
• Identifies and corrects potential work problems including health and safety issues.
• Prepares a range of reports and budgets.

Nature and Scope :

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and / or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment :

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience :

Typically requires BS / BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification.

Advanced degrees may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Five years of relevant experience in metal manufacturing
• Five years of managerial experience
• Experience with tooling, forming, welding, and stamping
• Work center loading and man-power requirement
• Comprehension of manufacturing prints and shop drawings
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S
• Knowledge and Implementation of TWI
• Excellent leadership, team building, and communication skills

About White Cap Canada Inc. :

We have combined Brafasco, Brock White Canada, and National Concrete Accessories to better serve Canadian companies coast-to-coast under the White Cap brand.

We are excited about this combination that leverages the same great people, services, and ever-expanding product lines you've come to trust over more than 50 years from each legacy brand for an improved overall customer experience.

With over 65 locations, our team is comprised of over 1,000 associates proudly serving more than 10,000 customers across Canada.

Although it is a relatively new name in Canada, you can find more than 400 White Cap locations proudly serving contractors across the United States.

With our deep roots in the Canadian market, our mission remains unchanged to become the trusted industry partner that our customers can rely on for all their construction and industrial needs.