Production Manager - metal industry, Vancouver

Express Employment Professionals in Delta/Richmond is currently recruiting for a Production Manager for our client. This is a good opportunity to join a growing and award winning company in the metals manufacturing industry based in Richmond, BC. Our client, a leader in their industry is requiring a new Production Manager due to the continued expansion of new business. This is a full-time direct hire placement for the qualified individual.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
- MINIMUM 5 years working in a metal/ metal parts or related manufacturing environment
- Strong management, planning, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience managing a multi-cultural workforce

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan the production schedule
- Manage the production process in accordance with Quality Management System
- Meet or exceed KPI's
- Establish standard labour hours and measure variances
- Create, implement, and improve standard operating procedures
- Manage the process to ensure first pass meets or exceeds quality standards
- Calculate the labour and material costs for each project
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance to established quality processes
- Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs
- Implement policies and goals across different departments
- Enforce compliance health and safety standards and procedures in plant
- Coach and develop employees
- Supervise and motivate the production teams
- Ensure the performance of the employees meets set standards
- Participate in projects relating to manufacturing

- Salary: $85,000 - $92,000/year plus year end bonus
- Shift: Day Shift (Mon - Fri) but must have flexibility for various shifts as needed, time in lieu of 

If you meet the requirements in the above description for this position, please email your resume ASAP to . In the subject line, please quote, "Production Manager - Metal, Job ID# A523-VL."

If your skills and experience meet with our client's requirements, we will forward your details for consideration. By submitting your resume and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us to use your details for this purpose. Thank you for your interest. Due to the volume of applicants, only those short listed will receive a response. Should you not receive a response and you are confident you can perform the requirements of the position, please feel free to send a cover letter outlining how your work experience meets our client's requirements.