Operations Manager, Winnipeg MB Canada - #187014

Overview

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban, Sungate and Starphire Ultra-Clear glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless.

With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada. Website: www.vitroglazings.com

This position is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the Insulated Glass Fabrication portions of Vitro Architectural Glass operations. These responsibilities include managing the fabrication and delivery of flat glass products and, along with supporting staff, overseeing all aspects of operations. The incumbent ensures that the facility is in compliance with all aspects of Vitro’s Environment, Health and Safety requirements to ensure a safe and environmentally sound workplace. The incumbent is responsible for delivering maximum operational efficiency and lowest possible cost, and making sure that spending is within budget, while meeting customer quality and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide the leadership, guidance and resources to achieve and maintain site compliance with all aspects of Vitro’s Environmental, Health and Safety requirements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment that prevents work-related accidents, illnesses and/or injuries.
• Provide monthly safety and environmental reports.
• Schedule and maintain truck repairs, mileage reports, inspections, and renewals.
• Schedule safety and production inspections and training.
• Ordering of Personal Protective Equipment for the facility.
• Responsible for employee hiring, promoting, demoting, disciplinary, and terminations.
• Schedule maintenance for equipment or building services.
• Order and maintain stock for the plant.
• Schedule waste and bin ordering and pickup.
• Utilize planning, control and just-in-time concepts to ensure products are produced, packaged, and shipped in time to meet daily customer demands.
• Manage the Capital Spending Plan for the facility.
• Utilize Lean, 5S, and good housekeeping practices to ensure efficient flow and minimum waste.
• Champion cost control to ensure plant spending remains at or below established budget level.
  
  

Qualifications

A minimum of ten years' experience in a key leadership role in a manufacturing environment is required and experience in flat glass distribution and insulated glass production is highly desirable. A strong background in Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement is highly desirable. The incumbent must have excellent organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills to make appropriate operating judgements involving safety, technical, engineering, financial, and human resource aspects of the operation.