March 29, 2024
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Production Specialist

Organization:
Price Industries Inc.
Region:
Canada, Ontario, Vaughan
End of contest:
March 14, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Production
Description
Working as a member of our Manufacturing team and closely with the Manufactured Products Manager, the Production Specialist will be responsible for supporting the daily operation of Plant and for driving continuous improvement of safety, processes, and quality.

The Production Specialist will work with on a wide range of equipment, components, and subassemblies involved in the manufacture of commercial HVAC equipment: Fire Dampers, Silencers, Louvers. A variety of work will be assigned, including, but not limited to: quality system development, process and safety improvements, identification and execution of written process instructions, component inspection, electrical testing, mechanical testing, assembly, and equipment maintenance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Define and drive sustainable growth of processes and equipment in the Manufacturing plant: safety, quality, layout, labour planning, etc.
  • Strong aptitude for driving collaborative change introduction- and management within a unionized workforce.
  • Support daily production activities as directed.
  • Provide technical guidance to production staff and review work as directed.
  • Collaborate with the Manufacturing- and Engineering teams to identify and execute process improvement initiatives, including: scope, qualification, implementation, and training.
  • Identify and create written work instructions for production processes and procedures.
  • Work with OHS Advisor to complete Job Hazard Analyses and implement solutions to address found issues.
  • Complete incoming- and outgoing inspection of components as required.
  • Liaise with key manufacturing suppliers as required.
  • Develop process-specific tooling kits for sub- and final assembly: drive the transformation of the manufacturing facility using Lean principles like 5S.
  • Ensure a high level of product quality is being achieved throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Work closely with other manufacturing plants in the Price Group to share best practices and harmonize operations as applicable.
  • Manage scoping, procurement, installation, and training for new capital expenditures and equipment refurbishments/repair.
  • Where applicable, work closely with third-party vendors to ensure equipment and processes are operating within acceptable limits.
  • Other duties as required.
Requirements

Diploma in manufacturing or related technical field

Knowledge or experience:

  1. Minimum 5+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.
  2. Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment an asset.

Skills and attributes:

  1. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings containing GD&T.
  2. Familiarity working with metal forming equipment: break presses, shears, roll-formers, spot welders, etc.
  3. Experience installing and servicing hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  4. Ability to fabricate small components using a combination of machine tools and hand tools.
  5. Proven mechanical- and electrical trouble shooting skills.
  6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to clearly articulate challenges, ideas, and solutions.
  7. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
  8. Familiar with the use of material handling equipment, like forklifts, cranes, and hoists.
  9. Experience with Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
Contact

Price Industries Inc.

2975 Shawnee Ridge Court

Suwanee

Georgia United States

www.priceindustries.com


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