Manufacturing Lead
Location: Calgary, AB
Salary Range: $65,000.00 CAN to $77,000.00 CAN
About SKF:
SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.
We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.
We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.
Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.
Summary:
To plan, execute and maintain the daily/weekly work schedules required to deliver quality products, on-time and at the lowest costs to the customer. Work with the manufacturing team to implement continuous improvements, maintain quality procedures and processes in compliance with the QMS system and ensure safe work practices are being followed in line with the EH&S policies. To provide a first point of contact to the team for technical support and escalate to obstacles or challenges as required.
Key Job Functions
Team Lead:
- Provide daily support to manufacturing team in the troubleshooting, repair and solutions to the products produced along with the repair and maintenance of the specific test fixtures, jigs, and equipment.
- Work with Manufacturing team, Supply Chain & Quality to maintain and report all
- quality concerns, defects or process breakdowns and contribute to possible solutions.
- Work closely with Manufacturing team, Process Engineer & related engineering departments to improve procedures, processes, and safety by identifying and utilizing lean methods to make manufacturing process more efficient and effective
- (ie: reducing waste, 1piece flow, 5s, lean tools etc).
- Chair the Daily Meetings (1034 location) in taking/providing the information from/to the team in helping solve/inform and taking actions at the DM level and escalating where necessary. Tracking schedule deviations and risks and reporting them to the Production Manager/Planning. Participating in providing solutions and taking actions.
- Performing other duties within skill level may be required.
Customer Returns:
- Review, schedule and release MO’s or labor tickets (ERP & manually requested) to effectively utilize resources and skills to meet requested due dates and maintain
- on-time deliveries to the customer.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and technical support to the manufacturing team and motivate all team members to meet or beat the business goals and objectives and weekly scheduled work
- Ensure that the manufacturing team is trained and following current manufacturing processes/procedures and working in compliance with the quality standards and safety procedures outlined in the SKF QMS/EH&S systems.
- Plan, schedule and prepare repair quote requirements for product returns.
- Provide support to Supply Chain for parts ordering, procurement, and notifications of low inventory levels.
Safety:
- Participate as a major contributor in driving a safety conscious culture within SKF.
- Educate and mentor new employees on safe work practices and observations
Training:
- Mentor and train new employees on processes, procedures, production tools etc.
- Record and document training
- Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency of the training.
Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to new employees.
- Provide technical production support to Engineering.
- Participate in the improvement of work instructions creating improved safety.
Maintenance:
- Maintenance Management - Ensure that Preventive and Corrective of Production
- Equipment is being performed and scheduled correctly.
- Keeping production tools & equipment in good working order in accordance with
- the manufacturer’s recommendations &/or SKF’s requirements.
Skills :
- Strong Planning Skills, Detail Driven, Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Leadership, Excellent Organizational Skills, Assertiveness, Problem Solving Skills, Goal driven, Dynamic thinker.
Education:
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Electronics or Mechanical discipline
Experience:
- 3-5yrs experience as an Electronics/Electrical or Mechanical Technologist
- Or 5+ yrs in a technical leadership role
Knowledge (technical/practical/managerial):
- Knowledge of production methods, inputs, outputs, workflow, and industrial processes including safety, quality control and costs that have effects on the business.
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality management principles Proficient in Microsoft tools excel, outlook, word, power point etc.
- manufacturing tools & principles (Kaizan, Poka-Yoke, Single Point Lesson, 5s, JIT, Takt time etc)
- Diverse technical understanding of electronic, mechanical and mechatronics basics
What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!
Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.
Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.
Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).
Much more!
Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Calgary, AB
Job ID: 23567
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