Shop Manager

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:

• French not required

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:

• Mandarin (required)

Work Location: In person