Company: Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: The Production Manager is responsible for the day to day production operations within their department as well as the weekly/monthly area performance including output, labour productivity, and quality. In this role, you will support OEM’s strategy of building high quality components by relying on strong processes and detailed documentation to improve quality, repeatability, consistency, and execution, on your shift, for the strategy and department goals provided.
Job Description Oversee Safety, Quality, and Production for the area
provide leadership and supervision, and manage the human resources for the department
Coordinate your shift to ensure area is meeting production, quality and safety target
Ensure safety policies and operating practices are implemented, identify deficiencies and take corrective action as necessary
Respond to safety incidents quickly and with appropriate corrective actions
Proactively look for lean and continuous improvement opportunities
Problem solve process, quality, and production improvements
Ensure communication among the shifts is seamless and standardized including a set of weekly / bi-weekly toolbox meetings for each shift including safety topics, corporate messages, and procedural updates, etc.
Develop detailed plans for managing and communicating process changes
Develop business cases for capital & operational expenditures for departmental projects
Execution of the weekly Production Plan, including labour load leveling, overtime management and variance tracking
Weekly production and quality variance analysis, and improvement recommendations
Provide direct cost oversight (e.g. labour utilization, overtime, consumables and material overages)
Review all warranty reports, CAR’s and NCR’s generated against the department area and delegate investigations to Team Leaders as necessary.
Initiate department CARs where appropriate and participate/lead in development and implementation of corrective actions




Develop technician career progression and training plans within the department
Ensure assignment and completion of scheduled daily and preventative maintenance responsibilities
Conduct regular 5S, process, Contamination Control and quality audits
Perform Performance Management and Progressive discipline as required
Qualifications 5+ years of Operational Management Experience
Experience leading teams that rebuild or remanufacture heavy equipment components is considered an asset
Experience working in a unionized environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated process improvement experience
The ability to interact with various levels within the organization, conduct interviews with subject matter experts and analyze information to understand the product and procedures
Have the ability to assimilate and convey technical material in a concise, effective manner
Know how to find information and identify essential details
Robust attention to detail
Familiar with ISO Quality Assurance Program
Above average process analysis and change management skills
Above average communication and organizational skills
Robust leadership and management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Note Weekend Night Shift: 3 on / 4 off, then 4 on / 3 off Shift working Friday-Sun and every other Thursday.
Hours would be 5:30PM - 5:30AM
Competitive benefits package Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer,



and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
About Us Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

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📌 Production Manager - Weekend Night Shift (Alberta)
🏢 Finning International
📍 Alberta