We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager. This role is based in Lawton, Oklahoma and reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Job Summary

Plant operation accountabilities include production, logistics, quality and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental, ISO and corporate policies and regulations.
The position is fully accountable for annual budget performance and has full responsibility for the production output of the facility including the quality of finished goods, KPI target achievement, continuous improvement and site safety.

Principal Responsibilities

• Establish and follow up on corrective actions when performance is off target
• Support audit readiness and maintain a routine of regular auditing on the production floor, and following up with Shift Supervisors and Team Members
• Promote, maintain and lead a safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries throughout the facility.
• Lead and empower team members by setting clear expectations in performance management, training and coaching.
• Create and implement plans to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to a high quality.
• Develop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and resources to achieve agreed labor and machine productivity levels.
• Meet conversion cost, material variance and scrap reduction goals.
• Lead the implementation of best in class practices and projects aimed at cost reduction and efficient process control.
• Accountable to maintain adherence to internal and external standards for the manufacturing product lifecycle.
• Partner with business to establish processes and organizational structures to meet compliance requirements for all appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Lead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy, implementation and team focused on programs and processes overseeing general machine and facility maintenance.
• Month-end reporting, annual budgeting, capital expenditure evaluations and documentation of internal management systems.
• Health, Safety, and Environment Responsibilities
• Approve results of engineering reviews of planned changes to buildings, equipment, processes or procedures. Participate in reviews of major projects
• Manage the capital budget expenditures for the facility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a University degree in a technical or business related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 10 years management experience; holding a cross section of functional roles preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.
• Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
• Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery
• Knowledge of injection moulding equipment and fabrication combined with experience in a plastic manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects

Reporting to the Printing Department Manager, the Printing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the planning, managing and directing of Printing Maintenance Operation

• Manage the Printing Maintenance Team
• Direct reports include, Lead Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Electricians
• Be responsible for the supervision of direct reporting Team Members.
• Manage the Printing Maintenance Operations
• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance for primary and secondary equipment
• Establish and Ensure the Achievement of Performance Targets
• Participate in establishing and adhering to Printing Maintenance objectives.
• Understand and adhere to annual budget and performance targets
• Lead daily shift maintenance meetings.
• Participate in daily operation meeting
• Manage the Printing Continuous Improvement Program
• Participate in the CI program to deliver the department objectives.
• Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S Compliance

Qualifications:

• Require university degree, preferably in Maintenance, Engineering, Management or related area.
• Equivalent experience can be substituted for degree. 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced, high volume printing environment.
• 5 years of progressive leadership in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing maintenance operations.
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Project management skills

Maintenance Supervisor – Day Shift - Monday – Friday

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will have direct oversight to 4-12 Maintenance Technicians across one or more shifts. The Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and execution of troubleshooting and repairing for various injection molding machines, thermoforming machines on the production floor. The Supervisor oversees maintenance scheduling, productivity, and overall equipment functionality of our molding maintenance team members on the shift. The Maintenance Supervisor will also handle personnel issues and lead continuous improvement projects, in partnership with the Molding Maintenance Manager.


• Maintain a High Level of Plant and Machine Safety
• Ensure the Achievement of Maintenance and Production Targets
• Assign Maintenance Technicians to machines and assignments throughout the department
• Troubleshoot production & equipment issues, escalating and documenting issues
• Training and Onboarding of New Team Members
• Supervise Shift Maintenance Technicians
• Be responsible for the supervision of direct reporting Team Members.
• Set daily shift objectives and assist maintenance team members in fulfilling the outlined goals and objectives.
• Continuous Improvement Activities & Projects
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement activities
• Promote a continuous improvement culture
• Manage Shift Personnel and Perform Leadership Responsibilities
• Create and maintain a maintenance schedule.
• Provide Maintenance and CMMS Inspection forms

Qualifications

• College Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Maintenance, Plastics, or Industrial Manufacturing strongly preferred
• 5 years' industrial experience and/or training;
• 5 Years’ experience in a supervisor role supervising a leadership or supervisory role in a production environment.
• Knowledge of production methods, processes and industrial machines
• Working Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Skilled in Automated Controls and Robotics
• Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Warranty Manager

Exact Match is a strategic recruitment partner focused on connecting experienced Professions with exceptional Employers across Canada and the USA.

Our Client, a global OEM, is looking for an experience Warranty Manager to lead and support the Canadian Warranty Team. In this role you would ensure that policies, procedures and systems are in place that ensure fair adjudication of dealer warranty claims and effective vendor recovery.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the dealer warranty function, including adjudication, vendor recovery and maintenance of product registration & warranty systems
Hire, mentor, train and coordinate efforts of employees on the warranty team
Manage an operating budget of $50,000,000+ / year
Ensure fair and effective adjudication of dealer warranty claims
Advise and resolve escalated warranty issues and dealer disputes
Review, create and update warranty policies and procedures
Provide training and support to dealer network
Maintain accurate and up to date information on vendor terms and ensure this is accurately reflected in the warranty system
Manage vendor recovery process, ensuring appeals are submitted and parts are returned according to individual vendor terms
Report on vendor performance, including recovery and quality issue and / or trends
Manage product registration and warranty claim processing systems, including account management, data management, and reporting
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, such as increasing auto adjudication for dealer claims and automatic filing of vendor claims
Requirements

Degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, technology or business-related area
Experience with engines, cars, trucks or off road vehicles preferred
5+ years experience with warranty claim adjudication
Experience with vendor recovery processes
Experience managing a small team
Strong excel skills
Experience working with warranty systems
Bilingual French / English would be an asset