shift manager Alexandria
Job description
Alexandria Moulding is nestled in the Township of North Glengarry. Alexandria is a unique and vibrant community situated in a strategic location and possessing an enviable quality of life, which is reflected its rural and small-town character and is enhanced by a commitment to preserving its agricultural and natural resources, its historical and cultural heritage, and its quality municipal services.
Alexandria is situated in between Ottawa and Montreal and 35 minutes for the Canada/US border.
Alexandria Moulding, a division of US Lumber, is a customer focused manufacturer and distributor of quality mouldings and related millwork products for both Canadian and U.S. residential housing markets. Alexandria strives to be the best in class at developing and bringing to market value-add products and services.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Foreperson is responsible for overseeing daily operations at the wood manufacturing plant. He/she will also direct, supervise and troubleshoot routine issues that occur at the plant. Ensure that Health and Safety policies and company policies are respected and followed.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Monitor employees’ performance
· Support, coach and offer training to all employees so they are successful in their positions
· Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment
· Coordinate all requirements to meet production and distribution schedules
· Ensure terms and conditions of the collective agreement are consistently applied
· Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
· Communicate openly with management and other forepersons
· Ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety policies and procedures
· Maintain records of daily production
· Monitor and report MHE issues such as accidents, safety concerns or licensing issues
· Interact and support internal clients, Customer Service, and others
· Effectively collaborates with the Customer Service team to meet or exceed customer’s
expectations
· Liaise with external clients, vendors, carriers, and drivers
· Attend and participate in meetings as required
· Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
· Minimum successful completion of grade twelve
· College/University Diploma in Business, Customer Service, or any related field or equivalent experience
· Essential knowledge of manufacturing and distribution industry
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX an asset
· Industry knowledge (Millwork/Building Material, Moulding, construction) an asset
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
· Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time, and employee’s management skills
· Positive attitude and self-motivated and works well under pressure
· The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with a high volume of output
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
· Skills using Microsoft Office
· Proactive, results oriented and effective team building capacity
· Must be able to work all shift rotations
- Knowledge of Health and Safety rules
Alexandria Moulding is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring accommodation throughout the hiring process should communicate their needs in advance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000.00-$57,000.00 per year
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
About Alexandria Moulding
CEO: Cynthia Seguin
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.alexmo.com
