Company Overview:
Vanguard Kitchens is a leading kitchen design and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering highquality millwork solutions. Our relentless dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Millwork Shop Manager to lead and oversee our production operations. The successful candidate will ensure highquality products timely delivery and efficient operations while maintaining a safe and positive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management:
- Lead and manage production staff to ensure all projects meet customer demands and deadlines.
- Provide exemplary leadership across key departments fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Supervise evaluate and provide feedback to shop employees.
- Operational Efficiency:
- Develop oversee and enforce processes across all production departments.
- Plan coordinate direct and optimize daytoday operations to meet customers' expectations.
- Increase output asset capacity and adaptability while reducing waste and maintaining quality standards.
- Implement modern manufacturing concepts to promote cost savings and quality.
- Quality Control and Safety:
- Maintain highquality standards and controls in all phases of production including raw materials work in process and finished goods.
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Promote and ensure the health and safety of all employees.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace ensuring safe operation of tools and equipment.
- Collaboration and Coordination:
- Collaborate with project management engineering and other functions to achieve labor material cost safety and delivery objectives.
- Partner with engineering to ensure accuracy of drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for smooth and successful manufacturing.
- Support product design and development efforts to ensure success from concept to production.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Establish and monitor continuous improvement initiatives on KPIs for crossfunctional/multidisciplinary teams.
- Evaluate and improve all phases of manufacturing operations with measurable results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Operations Management or a relevant technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years' Handson experience in leading a manufacturing operation in custom millwork or similar environments.
- Strong operational background with an understanding of engineering design.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings and blueprints.
- Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and manage change effectively.
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required.
Job Types: Fulltime Permanent
Pay: From $35$45 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Onsite parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Etobicoke ON M9W 5G3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person