Manufacturing Superintendent

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Manufacturing Superintendent will be responsible for the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the plant production department. This function is accountable for meeting production standards as well as maintaining a high productivity and efficiency rate for the hourly workforce. The Manufacturing Superintendent will work closely with the rest of the leadership team in the implementation of plant objectives as well as supporting the facility polices, programs and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Managing Change
• Social Responsibility
• Flexibility
• Conflict Management

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• Accident Investigation Training
• APQP Training
• Confined Space Entry
• Competent Person & Due Diligence Training
• Crane Theory Training
• Customer Releasing & Scheduling
• Effective Time Management
• Facility Standards Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• General Machine Safeguarding
• ISO14001 EMS Supervisor Training
• Light Curtain Inspection Process
• Light Curtain Assessment Process
• Lockout Training
• Machine Safety
• Motivation & Empowerment
• Overtime Policy
• Pre-start Health & Safety Review
• Presenting Health & Safety Talks
• Robot Safety Guidelines & Procedures
• Root Cause Analysis
• RPM Timekeeper knowledge
• Safe Operation of Lift Truck
• Scissor Lift Theory
• Supervisor Leadership Training
• Supplier Releasing & Schedule
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and applicable Customer Specific Requirements
• Working Alone Policy
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual

Job Duties

• Supervises, directs and coordinates personnel activities concerned with production. This would involve but not be limited to knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards and machine and equipment capabilities.
• Interacts with plant management to establish production and quality standards.
• Plans and directs production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities along with safety, procurement, maintenance, production planning, and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources.
• Reviews and analyzes production to determine causes of non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems.
• Thorough collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality.
• Communicates and coordinates with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Revises production schedule as necessary.
• Effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employees.

• Directly supports the Manufacturing Manager in all aspects of daily plant operations.
• Assume all duties and responsibilities of the acting Manufacturing Manager when needed.
• Manages performance and development of all of their direct reports.
• Ensure that training occurs for new employees as well as cross training of existing employees.
• Respectful and appropriate communications in interdepartmental meetings, and all internal and external contacts.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (IATF16949 / ISO 9001, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time is spent on plant floor.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Weekend work may be required.
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing.
• May be required to use PPE.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

• RRSP retirement savings plan

• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement

• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
"Not just a job—a great place to work!"

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.