Operations Manager - Beverage

Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER - BEVERAGE
Location: North York (Humber Summit)

ABOUT CROWN:

CROWN Metal Packaging Canada LP, a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. . is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike.

With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

DIVISION OVERVIEW:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.

Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Position Overview:

The Plant Superintendent will supervise, direct and coordinate personnel activities concerned with production.  This would involve but not be limited to management of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards, and machine and equipment capabilities.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Superintendent responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Directly supports the plant manager in all aspects of daily plant operations.
Assume all duties and responsibilities of the acting plant manager when needed.

Interacts with plant management to establish production and quality standards

Plans and directs production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors

Coordinates production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources

Reviews and analyzes production to determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems

Through collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality

Communicates and coordinates with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products

Revises production schedule as necessary

Effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employees

Manages performance and development of all of their direct reports

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field.  Master’s degree a plus

At least 10 years of progressive job responsibilities working in a manufacturing environment

At least 5 years in a managerial role supervising multiple shifts

Career goals should be plant manager and beyond

Individual must be willing to relocate for growth/advancement opportunities

Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Approximately 10% overnight travel

Preferred Requirements

Packaging industry experience

Competencies

Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach

Must believe in the team approach to solving problems and must have proven success in leading teams to resolve specific problems

Working knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED and Lean Manufacturing

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