Job Title: Engineering Vice President -Manufacturing and Operations (NOC 00015) Department: Operations Reports to: Managing Director BRC is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate leader to join our extraordinary and growing team as an Engineering VP of Manufacturing & Operations. BRC is a modern office furniture manufacturer focused on creating meaningful and inspirational workplace experiences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with BRC’s motivated and engaging Team, where inclusivity, diversity, and positive workplace experiences are our top priority. Why Work for BRC?
- Inspiring team committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workspace.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Various online social and recreational activities
Salary:
- Competitive salary depending on years of experience.
- Between $110,000 to $150,000 per year plus bonus
Working hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Overtime as required.
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineering VP of manufacturing & Operations is accountable for ensuring that the Operations Division (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning and Quality) achieves BRC’s strategic and operational plans. These plans include: creating enterprise value, meeting, or exceeding customers’ expectations in terms of quality and on time delivery; maximizing plant capacity and efficiency through equipment, processes and culture; enhancing employee (unionized and non-unionized) engagement and ensuring their Health & Safety. The Engineering VP of manufacturing & Operations is a member of BRC’s Leadership Team and plays an integral role steering the long-term success of the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES
- In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, establish current and long-range strategies, objectives, plans, and policies;
- Oversee the timely execution of the business plan and strategic initiatives in Operations by managing scope, coordinating resources, and prioritizing the work;
- Review operating results of the organization, compare them to established objectives, and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to recognize superior performance and correct unsatisfactory results;
- Allocate material, human, and financial resources to implement manufacturing policies and programs; institute financial and administrative controls; endorse promotional campaigns; and approve comprehensive personnel planning.
- Achieve operations profitability by optimizing Operations capacity and efficiency through:
- Ensuring the Engineering team is developing products that meet Tayco’s strategic plan and customers’ needs in a cost effective and repeatable and reliable manner;
- Provide support to the Procurement team and ensure Tayco has the right products at the right time, the right price, and in the right quantities. Consistently review for cost-savings, efficiencies, and rebates;
- Ensure Manufacturing has production standards (KPIs) and processes for improvement;
- Optimize the machines run time by ensuring the team adheres to maintenance instructions and schedules;
- Stay informed of changes to technology, create business cases for capital expenditures Optimize labour resources effectively and efficiently while adhering to the spirit and letter of the Collective Agreement;
- Oversee Standard Operating Procedures development, consistency and training.
- Establish a Quality Management for BRC and ensure the program is being adhered to.
- Eliminate cost and/or waste through applying LEAN manufacturing and Continuous improvement suggestions. Continuously identify and recommend ways to utilize lean manufacturing methodologies to improve Plant processes in ensure alignment with long- and short-term strategies and objectives in an effective and timely manner. Implement 5S initiatives.
- Effectively manage the carrying cost of inventory, inventory turnover, inventory to sales ratio, rates of returns, inventory accuracy, back-order rates and claims.
- Optimize distribution.
- Ensure building maintenance and structure, expansions and upgrades, workplace design and space modeling for efficiency, safety and environmental initiatives;
- Lead technology and innovation selection, design, implementation, and return-on-investment analysis;
- Monitor and solicit government subsidies, grants, incentives and rebates as relates to any building, equipment, supply, service, and / or operations manpower opportunity that may exist.
- Manage business relationships to foster open communication and collaboration within the team, with customers, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders;
- Continue to develop the Tayco culture by being a role model that exhibits the right behaviours and champions them. Create and maintain an Operations Culture that is in alignment with the Core Values and the Collective Agreement and ensures that the needs of the business, customers and staff are being met;
- Lead and optimize the engagement and effectiveness of direct reports by: directing, implementing and continuously improving work processes and practices; establishing and communicating performance expectations; providing ongoing performance feedback, coaching and mentoring; ensuring the development of the team consistent with business strategy through succession and talent planning and by rewarding and recognizing staff.
- Select middle managers, directors, or other executive staff; Ensure managers and supervisors have the appropriate skills, training, and tools to train and develop staff for success, coach and report if corrective action is required in accordance with Tayco policy and practices and in accordance with the collective agreement, conduct employee training, and create a harmonious union/management environment;
- Ensure all staff complies with Health & Safety protocols and SOP’s including monthly workplace inspections and WSIB protocols are followed, reported and corrective action steps are taken. Strive to ensure 100% accident-free days.
- Participate in the organizing social events.
- Enhance employee engagement by implementing identified improvement objectives.
- Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the organization and develop harmonious relationships with all departments.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- 8 salaried direct reports
- 25 salaried indirect reports
- 171 unionized indirect reports
QUALIFICATIONS To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum of a University Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and or Business Management and additional education and development in business and/or leadership.
- Must have a minimum of ten years of progressive manufacturing operational business experience that encompasses operational management.
- A profound familiarity with office furniture manufacturing processes or analogous industries, including experience with BRC products, is paramount for candidates aspiring to the Vice President position. Proven expertise and extensive experience in this sector will be highly advantageous. This in-depth understanding encompasses knowledge of material sourcing, production methodologies, quality assurance standards, and market dynamics specific to office furniture manufacturing, particularly those utilizing BRC products. Such expertise empowers the VP to spearhead strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and deliver tailored solutions that resonate with the unique needs and challenges of clients within this niche.
- Proven skills and abilities to:
- Be an effective leader with a proven track record of achieving strategic and operational objectives with engaged employees and a harmonious union management environment.
- Is genuine, sincere, humble, an excellent listener, communicator, negotiator with proven highly developed interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, who demonstrates an open-door policy.
- With sensitivity to the history and culture of Tayco, the Engineering VP of manufacturing & Operations has the leadership skills and ability to lead and inspire staff and build high performing teams;
- Focus on the Customer by acting with the customer in mind; value importance of providing high-quality products on a timely basis;
- Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, blueprints and building schematics, equipment manuals, and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents;
- Think strategically and critically and knowledgeable identify and align engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and logistics practices, processes and policies with the organization’s overall business strategy;
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and then draw the road map to overcome and make sound decisions based on calculated risks and defined ROI criteria;
- Meet or exceed customer expectations;
- Build win-win relationships and alliances and work well cross functionally by engaging all areas of the business;
- Negotiate and effectively manage conflict and influence others;
- Plan, design, and implement multiple projects/tasks within budget and on schedule;
- Continuously improve core processes, be innovative and drive change;
- Demonstrate integrity and a positive attitude, strong work ethic and resiliency.
- Clearly assign responsibility for tasks and decisions in a fair and equitable manner; set clear objectives and measures; monitor processes, progress, and results;
COMPETENCIES Analytical Thinking: Applies systematic, logical reasoning when addressing problems or situations in order to arrive at an appropriate solution or outcome. Considers the various issues and components of the problem, develops sequential steps to address the situation and determines rational timeframes and priorities. Communication: Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity, using active listening techniques in order to effectively understand provided feedback, summarizes information according to the audience in order to promote engagement and increase understanding. Leadership: Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction. Engages others in order to accomplish organizational goals and strategies. Results Orientation: Possesses the ability to focus on desired outcomes, and the means by which they are achieved, by meeting and/or exceeding standards based on past performance, goals, and objectives, as well as the performance and/or achievements of others. Service Orientation: Provides superior service to both internal and external customers. Anticipates long term Customer requirements and identifies required improvements to service delivery. Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities fostering a team environment. Working conditions The working conditions described are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties as the engineering VP of manufacturing & Operations, is required to:
- Stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Handle, feel, and reach using hands, fingers, and arms. It may rarely be required to lift materials, occasionally up to 50 lbs manually. Use basic material handling equipment.
- View a computer screen and type on a keyboard.
- The noise level in the plant is usually moderate to high.
- The plant can be cooler in the winter and hot in the summer, and somewhat dusty.
- Certain departments may require additional PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) depending on the hazards identified for a particular production unit.
- Safety glasses and shoes are required in the Plant at all times
BRC is one incredible Team that delivers the ultimate employee experience. If you want to join us on our journey, please submit your resume and cover letter to dshah@brc.group by the end of June 2024. Due to a high volume of applications, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
BRC endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. BRC is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.