Manufacturing Manager     

One of the largest oilfield services companies, Weatherford operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. With a product and service portfolio that spans the life cycle of a well— drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention— and a robust research and development effort , we are well positioned to meet the ever-evolving needs of the oil and gas industry.
   

Our client, a world class manufacturer in Nisku, Alberta has an immediate opening for the position of Manufacturing Manager.  The successful leader will manage a work force comprised of 3 Production Managers and a workforce in excess of 250 hourly paid employees.  

    Mentor,  energize and empower the team through effective leadership from the shop floor to the boardroom
    Identify and implement initiatives for continuous quality improvement in safety, efficiency, quality, process and profitability
    Participate with the Management Team to identify and implement inter-departmental and company initiatives for improving organizational effectiveness
    Support production managers to ensure high productivity, morale, safety and environmental compliance
    Establish and analyze productivity measures
    Set individual and departmental objectives
    Evaluate and justify the need for new resources - manpower, equipment or material based solutions

Qualifications:
    possess a Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering) or Business Administration
    a minimum of 5 to 8 years management / supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
    manufacturing process experience in fabrication, machining and service, with a focus on effective work order planning, process flow improvement and inventory control
    formal training in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
    exposure to Statistical Quality Analysis
    experience implementing and working within a formal plant maintenance program
    thorough knowledge in manufacturing cost accounting
    strong organizational and interpersonal skills, in a multi-task environment
    practiced critical thinking skills effectively trouble shooting issues and implementing solutions