Manufacturing Manager in Moncton, New Brunswick at Apex Industries

Overview
Apex Industries is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Manager to join our Northridge Stone group. The Manufacturing manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the operations of the stone-manufacturing facility, under the direction of a general manager or other senior managers.

Job duties
The following identifies main activities and tasks associated with the Manufacturing Manager Role;

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the stone-manufacturing facility.

• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets.

• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget.

• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products based on agreed inventory levels.

• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.

• Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures.

• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines.

• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and quality control.
• Experience managing teams and driving production targets in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.