Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. a division of Arrow Group of Companies, is seeking an experienced Production Manager for an Automotive Manfufacturing plant in the Windsor- Essex region. (West of Windsor)10+ years within leadership roles along with 5+ years of plastics manufacturingResponsibilities: Disciplinary and functional management of employees Responsible for resource planning in the assigned area Responsible for target deployment according to the internal scorecard in the assigned area Responsible to strategically develop the department further Responsible to achieve the 1–5-year targets (defining targets, measures and priorities for achieving the targets) Responsible for compliance with the Corporate and Business unit standards and their implementation Responsible to report KPI’s to the Corporate and Business unit Responsible to create and maintain the capacity plans for machines and employees over the medium and long term Responsible for planning and coordinating investment in replacement equipment with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager Responsible for achievement of the production and industrial engineering department KPI’s Responsible for shop floor management and the achievement of the targets Responsible for implementing and leading the info-point (information sessions) within the Shop Floor Management standards Responsible for escalation and problem solving Assume responsibility for the production team (supervisors, production control, production engineering) and the industrial engineering team Work in compliance with ESA, OHSA regulatory requirements Comply with all ISO 14001, 45001 and IATF requirements Other duties as assignedBasic/Core Competencies: Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit Process and production oriented IT/SAP knowledge Must have demonstratable project management skills Must be able to use problem solving tools - 8D, A3 etc. Must have 5-7 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, experience in plastics considered an asset A degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is an asset Must be able to travel to US and abroad on occasion Must have a valid drivers license, passport and vehicle insurance Must be able to fluently read/write/communicate in English Experience working in a unionized production facility is a mustPlease send your resume to Laura@canadianexecutivesearch.com