IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, The successful candidate will be responsible for Supervising and running the Production line. This includes supervising Production Operators operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recognize IKO values and exemplify them in your daily workLead a positive change effort to improved performance by motivating, recognizing and inspiring others to be effective and efficient in their activitiesResolve any conflict immediately and assure that behavior is in line with IKO values, ask for help if needed.Increase employee engagement and improve the labor relations climate through participation in continuous improvement (get suggestions, report problems, participate in team problem solving sessions)Evaluate employee performance monthly with coaching and support to achieve results.Champion hazard identification, evaluation and control through the behavior based safety and risk assessment programsLead daily safety share, encourage and recognize all safety behaviorJob training with STD work description, SOP and WISafety training, STOP,  FLRA and all others safety programsEnsure proper documentation and complete reports (compliance, checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc)Continually improve the operational efficiency of the plant by submitting ideas and solutionsEnsure a rigorous follow-up of all 5SReport to the people concerned (manager, superintendent colleague, etc.) any production or safety situations or concernMaintain constructive and respectful relationships with all staff by communicating effectively with all departmentsFor all breakdown or needed a plan repaired, make efficiently a service request to maintenance dept. as soon as possible

Requirements:

Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or managementMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory roleStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environmentStrong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employeesExcellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skillsProven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talentExcellent time management, planning, and organizational skillsProficient in MS OfficeKnowledge of Workday is an asset

Hours and Expectations:

Full time position, 12 hours shifts working on modified Dupont scheduleOpen availability, ability to work shift, weekend and overtime work requiredSubject to 24 hour on call duties

Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrationThe employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditionsThe noise level in the work environment may be loud

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.