Company:

Monarch has established itself as a leader in the global Original Equipment Manufacturers market for custom iron castings and highly-engineered hydraulic cylinders through its dedication to quality, service, and cost-competitiveness since 1935. Their expanded domestic and global manufacturing capabilities provide even greater capacity to service the Agriculture, Construction, Industrial and Mobile markets, to name a few. Committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for its employees and the community, Monarch is an early adopter of continuous improvement within these areas, as recognized by industry awards and certifications through Made Safe and ISO 14001 (2015).

Monarch continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, as it has for over 20 years.

Position Summary:

You will effectively manage people and processes to manufacture products to customers’ quality and delivery expectations, while always ensuring employee safety is maintained as the highest priority.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

· Ensure a safe and productive work environment by educating and directing employees and ensuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

· Establish and enforce Company quality standards.

· Accomplish manufacturing targets for quality, customer service and expense by:

o Communicating job expectations;

o Planning, monitoring and appraising job results;

o Coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; and,

o Initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.

· Maintain work flow by:





o Monitoring production processes;

o Observing control points and equipment;

o Monitoring people and resources;

o Implementing continuous improvement initiatives; and,

o Initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between work cells and departments.

· Execute production plans by:

o Communicating priorities;

o Monitoring progress; and,

o Resolving problems.

· Supervise across shifts assuming a 24-hour operation setting.

· Ensure operation of building and equipment by evaluating and monitoring facilities, equipment and processes, and communicating with employees and Maintenance department.

· Maintain positive relationships by following terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

· Conduct process and safety audits as assigned.

· Ensure employee performance by:

o Providing employees with informal feedback on a daily basis;

o Receiving regular feedback from employees and taking appropriate action; and,

o Resolving problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and communicating directly with employees in a timely manner.

o Communicating above three points with the department managers.





· Conduct all activities and execute all duties with enthusiasm and a positive, results- focused attitude.

· Support company initiatives and policies enthusiastically.

· Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

· Post-secondary education or training in Industrial Supervision such as the CME Leadership Development Program, lean manufacturing, or similar.

· Experience supervising within a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a foundry or similar operation.

· Hands-on experience within a foundry is strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles is considered an asset

Skills and Attributes Required:

· Working knowledge of fundamentals of casting processes is strongly preferred.

· High level of mechanical aptitude required.

· Developed leadership skills, including demonstrated team-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proven ability to achieve deadlines in a dynamic and challenging environment by effectively organizing, prioritizing and executing.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to handle conflict effectively.

· Confident, with the proven ability to build credibility and strong partnerships at all levels.

· Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook, other common applications and some aptitude with A.I. tools.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Monarch Industries
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