Wakefield Canada Inc. is an industry leading Canadian company that manufactures, distributes and markets category-leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

Wakefield Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full time Production Manager. This position is responsible for the safe and environmentally sensitive production scheduling and performance of manufacturing operations (Bulk loading & offloading, Blending, Packaging, Receiving, and Filling of Drums/Pails/Kegs/Totes).

In this role, you will:

• Manage the daily operations in Production, including the supervision of the production employees.
• Work collaboratively with Distribution, Procurement and Planning in meeting daily production schedules and IFOT requirements.
• Support WMS (Warehouse Management System) process and compliance on the production floor.
• Ensure all production work orders are updated and properly closed off in Microsoft AX Dynamics ERP on daily basis.
• Daily review and completion of the Packaging lines Process Monitoring System and Plant Operational Shift Reports.
• Develop and consistently maintain Manufacturing cross functional Training Matrix.
• Provide weekly analysis of packaging line performance (efficiency, downtime, bottlenecks, improvement opportunities, raw material supplies, etc.).
• Ensure work activities occur in a manner that provides a safe and healthy work environment for all manufacturing employees and produce product without harm to people, assets and the environment.
• Oversee the execution of the HSSE systems within the manufacturing operations. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSSE standards, and industry/government regulations.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement and ensure proper and uniform interpretation of the agreement as well as investigating and settling initial grievance complaints.
• Work closely with Quality Services in establishing and maintaining low defect rate, lowering flush, decreasing internal NCMRs, and assuring first time pass blending rates.
• Actively participate in the Joint Steering Committee meetings with Union representatives.
• Identifying operational continuous improvement opportunities and developing Capex Plan proposals; partner with Engineering & Maintenance to identify and implement projects that will drive safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing production.

We are looking for someone with:

• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach and develop others.
• Strong collaboration, partnering, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to diagnose issues and recommend actions for improvements.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to project a positive image to both internal and external clients.
• Is proactive in identifying trends or problems prior to their occurrence, recommending solutions, and then implementing recommendations.
• The ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Efficient skills in multi-tasking in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• A ‘people person’ and a leader with project management skills who has the confidence and ability to clearly communicate goals and plans.

 Now the real important stuff… What’s in it for you?

• A full-time, permanent position with a very competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience
• Amazing group benefit coverage available to you on the first day on the job, with an additional $1000/year for mental wellness.
• 6% bi-weekly employer contribution to company pension plan. 
• $400 annual fitness/wellness reimbursement for things like gym memberships, a personal trainer, weight loss programs, running clinics, golf lessons etc.
• Vacation and floater days.
• Discount Oil Program
• Free Mr. Lube Oil Change
• A fun, exciting work environment that loves to celebrate our amazing team. We have BBQs, ticket giveaways for sporting events, Holiday parties and other celebrations, food and ice cream trucks, lunch and learns and much, much more.  

At Wakefield Canada Inc., we are dedicated to inclusion and collaborative work. It’s important to us that we have a diverse team with a variety of skills and abilities from the top down. Everyone’s diversity inspires creativity and drives innovation in our organization. We are committed to building a team that is representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416.252.5511.