Shift Manager

Location: Lakeshore

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We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Shift Manager within our Lakeshore, Canada team. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups:
Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the completion of production work orders in the right time, quantity and

quality. This role ensures smooth and safe operations and is the first contact person in case of technical issues in the

manufacturing area. Another purpose of this role is to continuously develop the subordinates in close cooperation

with the Manufacturing Coach.

What Will You Be Doing

• 1. Ensure an efficient fulfillment of the planned orders by the defined deadline.
• 2. Responsible for the analysis of deviation in the manufacturing process compared to the standard and propose measures to reach manufacturing targets (OEE, PvsA - Plan vs Actual).
• 3. Responsible for the availability of qualified headcount to ensure the targeted quality delivery level.
• 4. Responsible for the observance of all defined standards in regards to EHS, manufacturing, legal compliance (work time, breaks, etc.).
• 5. Support the continuous improvement of all manufacturing process with the support of lean management tools.
• 6. First level support for technical issues on the manufacturing equipment.
• 7. Leading a safety-first approach, maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention, and safe working environment across the business.
• 8. Fulfill assigned primary, secondary, and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required on occasion by the business.

We are looking for someone with the following:

Educational requirements,

Certifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Trained Technician (Machine Building, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or the like)

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Automotive Manufacturing at a Supervisory level.

Experience with JIT production

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Profound people leadership skills
• Knowledge of 5S manufacturing techniques and implementation of these
• Very good communication skills with all levels
• Technical understanding Working knowledge of MS Office

COMPENSATION:

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $75,000 based on experience.

• In addition, we offer Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett…