Are you an exceptional operational leader with a CNC machining and automation engineering background? Do you consider yourself to be an automation/robotics guru? Does empowering and developing self-directed teams in a fast-paced growing organization sound like your cup of tea? Have you managed operational and financial KPIs?

If so, then we are looking for you!

HJ Machine & Pattern (HJM), an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing company based in Waterloo, ON, is looking for a seasoned leader with exceptional result-oriented managerial skills to lead our facility's design and manufacturing operations. HJM is known for designing and manufacturing automated and robotic customized stations and inspection gauges. The company provides CAD/CAM, multi-axis CNC machining and CMM services to automotive, defence and aerospace, oil & gas, mining, machine manufacturing, foundries, agriculture, and other industries.

We offer excellent learning and growth opportunities while providing a competitive package (base + performance incentives based on meeting KPIs).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a strong team by recruiting, developing and managing plant staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the plant by setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives, schedules, and responsibilities and communicating those to the employees.
• Monitor and maintain facility KPIs (operational & strategic) including P&L, safety, quality and production targets.
• Identify and bridge gaps in processes to maintain safety, quality and production standards.
• Manage the effective implementation of all modules of ERP (E2 Job boss).
• Ensure implementation/improvement of quality management systems.
• Perform regular project management and resource management.
• Effective scheduling of all HR and machines in the facility.
• Establish a monitoring mechanism to increase capacity usage.
• Preventive/ predictive maintenance requirements to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Ensure that all required tooling, material, CNC programming and other resources are available as required by production.
• Ensure that jobs are manufactured on time, in the most efficient manner, and to the best quality level.
• Maintain regular liaison with executive management and workers relating to production opportunities and needs to meet company demands.
• Implement and maintain an effective continuous improvement plan, including corrective & preventive actions, Lean- kaizen six sigma etc. Provide necessary support to purchasing and office staff on material requisitions.
• Support sales activities by providing costing and estimation for each project.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Trade Certificate in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/Electronics /Electrical Engineering (or some combination)
• 10-15 years of proven experience as a Plant Supervisor/Superintendent or similar role leading a team of 10+ employees.
• Experience in Automation and Robotics processes.
• Supervising (and or hands-on) experience in HAAS 3 and 5 Axis milling CNC (VF5, VF4, UMC 750) and numerically controlled lathe, milling, surface grinder, and other machining processes is required.
• A quick learner and strong leader skilled in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, business development and managing customer relationships.
• Efficient in operational planning and deployment and developing processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.
• Change agent with a drive to succeed and contribute to critical strategic objectives.
• Ability to control expenses and run projections.
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma, lean-Kaizen tools, and Quality Management Systems such as ISO9000, and AS9100.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.

Do you check many but not all the boxes listed here? We still strongly encourage you to apply – at HJM, we believe in a growth mindset!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• How far are you located from the company location (30 mins or less preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Managemnet: 10 years (preferred)
• Operations Management: 10 years (preferred)
• Team building: 10 years (preferred)
• Automation: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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