Plant Manager

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings fabrications and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail material handling mining defense heavy truck agriculture power systems construction nuclear engineered products architectural and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Group Division

At Arrow Engineered Products we design and manufacture turnkey solutions for a wide range of customers with needs in nuclear chemical mixing heat exchanger and autoclave systems including fuel storage and various custom-designed pressure and non-pressure systems all in compliance with ASME PED ULC and API certified design criteria.

Compensation Range: $95000 up to $110000 annually

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan organize and control production work including the timely setup of equipment.
• Responsible for communicating with other functions and/or departments to address issues that may surface such as a shortage in inventory short lead times incomplete or inaccurate work instructions etc.
• Overall responsibility for quality productivity delivery performance and customer satisfaction
• Delegate work orders to optimize productivity and employee capabilities.
• Staff the manufacturing function (prepare job descriptions make hiring decisions and deploy resources) to meet production requirements.
• Lead by providing clear direction on priorities and communicating performance expectations.
• Responsible for training or overseeing the training of employees in the use of equipment or production techniques.
• Responsible for providing a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees.
• Responsible for monitoring staffing levels ensuring proper labor complements and adjusting accordingly.
• Supervision of staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations employee training and employee evaluations.
• Vacations employee breaks overtime assignments back-up for absent employees shift rotations and coordination of work activities with other departments.
• Actively leads all employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assess the skills of hourly employee performance by defining performance expectations measuring results and giving feedback and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including activities related to: On Time Delivery Lean Manufacturing Health & Safety Employee Performance Quality Overtime throughout the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring all quality standards are adhered to in our area of responsibility.
• Ensure and promote a safe working environment by abiding by and ensuring employees follow safety regulations policies and procedures.
• Assist staff to resolve complex operational problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality (including continuous improvement).
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policy and implementing progressive discipline when necessary with the assistance of HR.
• Conduct interviews employee performance appraisals and associated skills matrix and orientation procedures as required throughout the shop floor and coordinate with functional groups as required to provide a holistic view of the persons performance.
• Prepare production and other related reports.
• Review and revise the Time & Attendance system daily (attendance sick leave and vacation)
• Measurement of piece parts and weldment parts both in process and as final assemblies as required.
• Documentation of measurements material test reports and all other deemed necessary (Initial Sample Reports First Article Inspection Reports etc.)

Required Skills & Expertise:

Required:

• 5 years experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with disciplinary action & employee relations
• Reading of blueprints from CAD system pulling up files within the system

Assets:

• Knowledge of visual manufacturing (MRP Software)
• Candidate must be confident to run a shift and manage day-to-day operations and be able to manage corrective actions
• ASME N299 Experience
• Previous welding experience or experience in a welding fabrication environment

Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:

• Visual Manufacturing ERP

Physical Demands:

Physical Effort.

• Walking standing sitting and repetitive hand/wrist/finger movements using a keyboard on a computer system

Physical Environment:

• Office and Industrial environment: Noise Weld fumes weld flash machining fumes oils/dust paint fumes degreasers/grease compressed gases and metal filings

Sensory Attention:

• Attention to detailed drawings relating to the product being produced
• Constant awareness that manufacturing processes meet customer specifications
• Awareness toward safety compliance and issues

Mental Stress:

• Pressure to meet timelines/ deadlines
• Dealing with difficult people (employees customers co-workers)
• Organizational attitudes and behaviors
• Medium level of stress

What We Offer Your Benefits Package

At Arrow were proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health finances and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health dental and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note we do not use AI for application screening.

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Required Experience:

Manager