Purpose:

The Director of Manufacturing (DOM) is responsible for the ongoing planning development, execution and management of the Company's installation and fabrication resources. This includes the development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity, assure quality, manage capacity, and mitigate production problems.

The DOM will work with other Directors and Managers in other departments to support and compliment other company initiatives. This position will oversee all facets of the Company's build and NSM process. Oversight will include, but not limited to, fabrication and installation capacity at on-branches, technical design team, and the assurance of standardized Company builds at all branch locations.
 

Objectives

• Ensure the provision of advanced leadership, management, mentorship and standardization of all production processes across the Company's facilities.
• Create and foster a solid Work Safe culture ensuring zero lost time incidents.
• Model and champion the Company's Core Values and Core Traits:

Major areas of accountability

• Manage the distribution, scheduling and planning of installation and fabrication work within the different facilities and third party vendors with the goal of improving capacity, on time delivery and efficiency
• Develop and improve processes and policies the company uses to manage the different builds within our facilities
• Manage long-term strategic plans and tactical implementation of production systems across the company.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) into processes.
• Ensure ongoing development and training staff in problem-solving techniques and on-the-spot production troubleshooting. Improve production standards through time studies and other standard data development methods.
• Develop a Quality Management process within the Company.
• Ensure training for all installation/fab shop employees, recommend optimal staffing levels and schedules.
• Select the appropriate capital equipment as needed, create business case, and then oversee purchase, installation, and start-up.
• Manage working capital as it relates to installation material.
• Identify areas for waste reduction.
• Develop plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity.
• Provide cost analysis as required by senior management Leadership Team.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Ensure COR Safety Program is followed, and guidelines are enforced.