What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Canam?
The Plant Manager is responsible for effectively planning directing and coordinating all facility operations. Through delegation of responsibility and assignment of duties to managers and supervisors the Plant Manager achieves efficient and economical operation of the plant conforming to the established goals of quality quantity safety cost and delivery.
Essential Functions :
Control quality cost warehousing receiving shipping and manufacturing throughout the plant.
Perform such individual assignments as the Director of Operations may direct; establish and maintain effective work relationships within the facility the Corporation and the community; and maintain the professional competence knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Perform those administrative and employee relations activities necessary for the effective management of the facility including participation in interviewing and selection and development of employees pay and benefits administration budget administration employee safety employee counseling and motivation training and development initiatives organization goals and objectives and planning organizing communication meetings integrating and measuring the work performed.
Analyze operating reports and records. Recommend or take corrective actions to promote continuous improvement.
Stay abreast of developments and trends in manufacturing for application in plant recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
Develop performance standards and production layouts for product flow through specific operations. Maintain close surveillance and control over plant operations through perusal of reports staff meetings observations and personal contact. Assure coordination of plant functions responsibilities budgetary performance manpower utilization skills equipment facilities and production control and inventory control systems.
Be responsible for and / or involved in creating methods to drive efficiencies.
Contribute to management teams responsible for organized change problem recognition / resolution resulting in cost reductions work simplifications method improvements and work aids.
Motivate all plant employees encouraging optimum productivity. Develop train assist and advise supervisors and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably.
Encourage employee communication and endorse an opendoor policy.
Plan and determine manpower requirements based on an understanding of corporate goals and objectives. Recommend procedural improvements and projects to facilitate new product production.
Act as a liaison between the Director of Operations and workforce concerning problems as they pertain to the company. Keep staff informed on matters of new policy procedures corporate philosophy and decisions.
Maintain building grounds and equipment to provide and sustain a safe healthy and quality working environment for maximum efficiency productivity and return on investment.
Authorize payments of local expenses for the plant to a predetermined maximum. Provide documentation and cost justification for projects requiring outside services and materials and / or corporate approval.
Qualifications : Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience or Assistant Plant Manager
Two years of plant management experience or four years of production manager experience in a steel bridge fabrication plant
Proficient in Google Suite Strumis and other relevant applications
Strong leadership and problemsolving skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proven track record in employee development and assessment
Experienced in managing and evaluating employees
Understanding of estimating hours worked to complete tasks at the shop level
Additional Information :
Company Description
Canam Bridges designs manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group which has over 5100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America as well as engineering offices in Canada Romania India and the Philippines.
Work Environment
General office production environment and plant operation. Daily exposure to computer display and shop environment.
This is a safetysensitive position
A safetysensitive position has been defined as one where the employees responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves coworkers and / or the public (in this case the enduser of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
Canam is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
