The Vice President, Manufacturing plans, organizes, develops and controls the manufacturing activities of the Company, including production, maintenance, CAD, trimming, planning and special orders with close collaboration to quality control.
State:
Permanent
Schedule:
Full time
Quarter:
Day
Salary:
150000$ to 170000$ by year
Job start date:
2015-01-05
Number of positions to fill:
1
Detailed description:
Within the limits of authorized company policies, procedures, programs and budgets, is responsible for and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth below:
- Develops objectives for the manufacturing functions in conformance with overall Company direction; design strategies to reach desired goals expressed in terms of comprehensive short and long-range goals.
- Develops and administers manufacturing policies, procedures and programs to serve as guidelines for assigned personnel.
- Organizes assigned functions to achieve stated objectives; periodically reviews these functions in terms of their effectiveness, and makes recommendations, as appropriate.
- Working with the VP of Engineering, ensures the development of industrial and manufacturing engineering programs and new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions along with sufficient planning to support the mission of the Company.
- Ensures the manufacture of Company products at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality and quantity.
- Directs the development of production plans and schedules by product to meet assigned estimates.
- Ensures timely and accurate production analysis, planning, scheduling and coordination of work flow through manufacturing processes.
- Ensure that standards of excellence are maintained and that quality results are achieved across the manufacturing function; that work attitudes, systems, processes and actions are directed toward continuous improvements; and that quality procedures exist and are updated as appropriate.
- Ensure preparation of a manufacturing budget and control of related expenses, exercising sound fiscal management. Including, controls costs through improved methods and when applicable piece rate savings consistent with productivity, quality, construct detail and employee relations guidelines.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Office and plant environments
- Extra hours and travel are required
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
- Group Health, Dental, Life and Disability Plan
- Group RRSP Plan
- 4 weeks of vacation annually
All benefits are offered in accordance with company policies
WORKING CONDITIONS, SALARY & BENEFITS
- Knowledge of French and/or English (both oral and written)
- Excellent ability to plan, solve problems and manage difficult situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people at all organizational levels
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to collaborate, to communicate and good listening skills
- Autonomy, initiative and resourcefulness
Requirements
Languages asked for
French:
Excellent
English:
Excellent
Education
Level:
University
Diploma:
Bachelor
State:
Finished
Details:
High level knowledge of manufacturing acquired through education and/or experience in international organizations recognized as leaders and brands in full canvas luxury men’s tailored clothing
Working experience
Minimum experience required:
10 years
Qualifications required:
10 to 15 years in a manufacturing environment including at least 10 years’ experience working for international organizations recognized as leaders and brands in full canvas luxury men’s tailored clothing
