Senior Manager- Manufacturing Integration & Application

Description

• Identify training and skill development to meet departmental needs that align with our competency framework ("Career Framework") and training direct reports to support this initiative.
• Create and drive a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment, building on the Job Relations best practices deployed throughout the leadership team.
• Be a strategic partner to internal and external customers to discover new solutions, resulting in commercial and operational success.
• Implement process and system improvements that ensure high quality, safe, and efficient production as S&C's products grow.
• Responsible for decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action, and terminations.
• Accountable for the productivity and utilization of team members.
• Develop a multi-year strategic vision for the area that aligns with the 5-year growth plan.
• Promote a safety culture, taking all reasonable precautions to protect team members from illness or injury. Investigate and report on safety incidents.
• Develop and execute a technology transfer plan for the Vista product line, focusing on Canadian customers.
• Drive the execution of all aspects of the technology plan, including but not limited to: Vista engineering, production, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, certifications, etc.
• Empower team members to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and human resource targets.
• Partner with sales, operations, and other senior leaders to create and implement a customer success strategy.
• Coach and mentor direct reports in Problem Solving and other LPS/CI activities.
• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating, and institutionalizing a culture of simplification, accountability, standard work, process improvement and lean principles.
• Ensure flawless designs are delivered with quality and on time to customers and the internal manufacturing operations team.
• Accountable for operational expenses with the expectation of delivering on-budget targets.

Requirements

• Proven team-building and change management skills to coach, mentor, develop and empower team members.
• 10+ years of technical sales, commercial or manufacturing operations industry experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Sound leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a diverse team of engineers.
• Knowledge of industry-relevant regulations and standards for Medium Voltage Switchgear or equivalent experience on Controls and Relay Control Panels or Low Voltage Switchgear.
• Well-rounded communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation); able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from senior leaders to support staff, and present compellingly to achieve buy-in from leaders and team members.
• Experience with commercial and industrial engineering and utility projects, and an understanding of the Electrical Distribution Design and Application.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Direct experience formulating and communicating the commercial strategy to best address customer needs.
• Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
• Proven track record of understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure they contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Technical aptitude and knowledge of assembly processes, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and paint finishing.
• Experience leading multiple complex product teams within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related field. MBA is an Asset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance