Production Manager

TC Transcontinental Packaging

TC Transcontinental Packaging

Product
Posted on Oct 19, 2024
Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we’ve got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

Our flexible packaging plant Transcontinental Flexstar in Richmond, British Columbia seeks an experienced Production Manager to join the fast-paced team environment!

We have been driving innovation since 1976. With over 8,000 employees and 41 production sites, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

When your actions lead to success.


Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Production Supervisors who provide front-line leadership to all production employees. This role manages the production teams and departments to reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve profitability within the manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include production, physical plant up-keep, safety and quality control support, coordination with maintenance, shipping, scheduling, and customer service, and identifying and implementing needed capital improvements.

You will:
  • Coordinate, support, and guide a team of Supervisors leading the daily and nightly operations.
  • Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day production operations.
  • Encourage and promote a continuous improvement environment.
  • Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
  • Review established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to ensure established inventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.
  • Reduce production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals.
  • Monitor process KPI’s and implement improvement projects to optimize staff, process and product performance.
  • Remove waste from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.
  • Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives, always cognizant of corporate and third-party audit standards.
  • Participate in the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to supervisory staff and production employees.
  • Coordinate the relationship with our union workforce force and assist Human Resources in negotiating resolution on grievances

When your expertise drives us.
You possess:
  • 7+ years’ experience in a technically oriented manufacturing environment; 5+ years as a Supervisor or Manager
  • Flexographic printing/converting industry experience a must.
  • Proficient computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Teams) to analyze data, trends and participate in online meetings.
  • Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, GMP’s, trouble shooting, etc. to drive improvement.
  • Strong skills in leadership, coaching, and team building within a manufacturing organization.
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • The ability to work with a tenured and union workforce.
  • Strong understanding of CI (Continuous Improvement) tools and techniques.
  • A thorough understanding of the inter-relationship between manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality and purchasing with exposure in all of these areas.
  • Demonstrated safety leadership capabilities, knowledge, and experience.
  • The aptitude to identify cost saving opportunities in production management, inventory management, machine productivity, and labor cost reduction.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple priorities.
  • The ability to work with customers, suppliers, union leadership, and employees at every level of the organization

When our benefits transform your daily life.
  • Group insurance (including extended health, dental, life, disability, travel insurance & pension)
  • Wellness programs
  • Company discounts
  • Computer Purchase Loan Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Mobile phone plans
  • Short Term Incentive Plan

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivated work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career.

Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. Competitive compensation package and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family needs.

When our contribution creates the future.

A pillar in its various sectors of activity, TC Transcontinental inspires by its desire to create a responsible and united world. Its actions, particularly its commitment to the use of plastic, contribute to the protection of resources and the design of innovative products.

Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.


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