Developmental Manager

In this Developmental Manager role, you will learn and develop the skills needed to schedule, coordinate and supervise production, molding and processing operations to meet production requirements and objectives on your shift. You will be available to work all shifts as needed to learn the process and engage with employees. Each area averages 10–18 employees. This is an on-site position at our Winnipeg plant, reporting to the General Manager.

Accountabilities

- Schedule, coordinate and supervise operations in your assigned area and shift to meet production requirements and objectives.

- Supervise and coordinate manpower requirements.

- Select, train and motivate a competent workforce to ensure an efficient, cost-effective operation.

- Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.

- Manage employee issues effectively to promote good working relationships and fair, equitable solutions for the Company, coordinating with HR as needed.

- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Operations or a related discipline.

- 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience with EAF furnaces, tooling, Quality Control (including SPC), safety, maintenance, capital project management and foundry metallurgy.

- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

- Ability to train employees in the melting process.

Key Challenges

Challenges in this role include learning the wheel-making process and reinforcing the principles of SPC as part of the way of doing business on the shop floor.