Production Manager at Iko North America in Sumas, WA | CAD115,000-130,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

production scheduling

lean manufacturing

5s program

tpm

quality management

equipment reliability

A partner with the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to assure that the manufacturing schedule is optimized and makes adjustments as necessary to provide required levels of service to our customers in the most cost effective manner.
Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kaizen events working directly with the production and maintenance teams.
Providing leadership and coaching to production supervisors and employees to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives.
Providing the leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce. Partners with HR in areas of performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, staffing and employee development.
Assuring employee training (quality, safety, process, etc.) is effective and completed.
Mentoring immediate direct reports and establishes an effective team that is accountable and capable to achieve all performance goals.
Assuring plant housekeeping meets company standards and implements and maintains a 5S program to sustain improvements.
Providing leadership and support to the overall reliability strategy including the involvement of production employees in TPM.
Partnering with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure that finished product meet all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system.
Partnering with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure equipment reliability at optimal efficiency and cost.

Requirements

six sigma

lean

ms excel

supervisory

technical degree

leadership

Demonstrated team building talent and hands-on problem-solving skills
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Ability to achieve results individually and as a member of a team
Technical four year degree
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean

Benefits

Employee Perks & Discounts
Paid vacation
Life Insurance
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Dental Insurance
Employee Engagement Events
Health Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Short term disability
Floating days
Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
401k Match
Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

60 years

Years of Expertise

The company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing roofing and waterproofing products.

Known for producing high-quality materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Product range includes roofing shingles, insulation, and waterproofing membranes for contractors and homeowners.
Serves sectors such as infrastructure, water resources, and heavy civil construction.
Ensures consistent delivery and innovation to meet evolving industry standards.

Culture + Values

Customer Focus: We take pride in delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers.
Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Excellence: We strive to do better every day by constantly improving our processes and products.
Innovation: We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to drive the business forward.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve common goals and value the contributions of all team members.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver results with integrity.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Emissions Target

Target year for achieving net zero emissions across operations.

20% CO2

Emissions Reduction

Reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2025.

Reduction in water usage across manufacturing processes.
Ongoing investments in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
Implementation of sustainable sourcing practices for raw materials.

Inclusion & Diversity

They implement gender balance initiatives in recruitment and leadership development.
They maintain continuous efforts to promote an inclusive work environment for all employees.
They track and report workforce diversity metrics.

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IKO - North America

Careers at IKO

About IKO

Role

Description

production scheduling

lean manufacturing

5s program

tpm

quality management

equipment reliability

A partner with the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to assure that the manufacturing schedule is optimized and makes adjustments as necessary to provide required levels of service to our customers in the most cost effective manner.
Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kaizen events working directly with the production and maintenance teams.
Providing leadership and coaching to production supervisors and employees to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives.
Providing the leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce. Partners with HR in areas of performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, staffing and employee development.
Assuring employee training (quality, safety, process, etc.) is effective and completed.
Mentoring immediate direct reports and establishes an effective team that is accountable and capable to achieve all performance goals.
Assuring plant housekeeping meets company standards and implements and maintains a 5S program to sustain improvements.
Providing leadership and support to the overall reliability strategy including the involvement of production employees in TPM.
Partnering with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure that finished product meet all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system.
Partnering with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure equipment reliability at optimal efficiency and cost.

Requirements

six sigma

lean

ms excel

supervisory

technical degree

leadership

Demonstrated team building talent and hands-on problem-solving skills
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Ability to achieve results individually and as a member of a team
Technical four year degree
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean

Benefits

Employee Perks & Discounts
Paid vacation
Life Insurance
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Dental Insurance
Employee Engagement Events
Health Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Short term disability
Floating days
Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
401k Match
Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found