Operations Trainee

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a first shift Operations Trainee at our Toronto manufacturing plant. The Operations Trainee oversees and facilitates production activities and supervises all hourly employees in the assigned department. Operations Trainees will cycle through multiple areas within the plant including production, safety, quality, maintenance and administration.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence.

As the Operations Trainee, you will be expected to:

• Manage the work of the assigned department.
• Supervise all hourly employees, visitors, and contractors working in the assigned department and/or area of responsibility; also, when working outside of regular hours, on weekends, and holidays.

Your additional responsibilities as an Operations Trainee will include:

• Completion of all production activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely achievement of the goals set for each year.
• Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and all hourly employees.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of all direct reports.
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely completion of the PMs.
• Lead investigations of all internal and external complaints.
• Adhere to and enforce health and safety rules and protocols.
• Conduct production floor survey and ensure bottlenecks removal.
• Manage department consumables.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned CSR.
• Enforce quality program standards and records keeping requirements.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.
• Ensure productivity levels and all operational objectives are met.
• Review and track inventory of materials.
• Maintain production reports.
• Develop and/or revise SOPs and safe work protocols.
• Conduct periodic observations in the work areas to enforce health & safety standards.
• Review and approve personnel time records on a daily basis.
• Use Kaizen continuous improvement methods to achieve goals.
• Monitor and maintain SAP production reports.
• Promote and maintain the value of order philosophy and activities.
• Maintain applied knowledge of company's H&S management system.
• Maintain applied knowledge of company's Quality management system.
• Maintain applied knowledge of relevant SAP transactions.
• Participate in new hires selection process.

Skills and Requirements

• Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale.
• Employee training skills and experience.
• A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to manufacturing business.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team and independently in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience is an asset.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Skills

Required

• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• SAP
• UKG

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility