Canada Goose Plant Manager

Role & Responsibilities

• Review processes with the Cutting Production Manager and Production Planning & Control Team to streamline operations.
• Review labour costs with the Senior Director of Manufacturing.
• Monitor adherence to production schedules, inspect department floors for discrepancies, and adjust production to address problem areas.
• Maintain target shipping dates and provide weekly updates to Production Planning.
• Review quality issues with QARM, supervisors, the Production Manager and Industrial Engineering, ensuring corrective actions and improvements are implemented.
• Conduct method analysis with supervisors and implement lean concepts where possible.
• Review production status with the Senior Director of Manufacturing and recommend improvements to support on-time delivery.
• Resolve issues with maintenance and mechanics that may disrupt production flow.
• Coach direct reports and provide performance feedback.
• Ensure new processes are developed and understood, and oversee the correct preparation of all PPS.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Ensure smooth workflow and the full, efficient utilization of factory workers to maximize productivity.
• Provide accurate product delivery-date estimates based on the time required for completion to help prevent late customer deliveries.
• Provide accurate product cost estimates and identify potential cost savings.
• Oversee the establishment of appropriate product time standards to support accurate costing and piecework payments.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Manager to maintain best-in-class quality and related processes.
• Supervise and retain staff by communicating job expectations; planning and monitoring activities and results; coaching and advising on problems; and developing, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards.
• Maintain labour relations in collaboration with HR.
• Prepare and analyze the production department cost budget.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a production-related discipline.
• 15+ years of apparel manufacturing experience across production, design and engineering roles.
• At least 10 years of senior-level experience in a production or plant management capacity.
• Experience managing operations in a high-end outerwear manufacturing facility with multi-style and quality production capabilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques and systems, including in-depth knowledge of Industrial Engineering concepts related to apparel manufacturing.
• Familiarity with apparel-industry equipment for cutting, sewing and finishing, including basic, semi-automatic and automatic machines.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Inventory Management systems.
• Experience overseeing multi-shift operations.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse employee population.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to select appropriate contractors and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, work proactively and collaboratively, and handle challenges.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate options and develop solutions.
• Confident, articulate, organized, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, self-motivated and hardworking.
• Familiarity with computers and business software, including MS Office, Excel, CAD and ERP software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Lean manufacturing capabilities.
• Knowledge of sewing production.
• Some mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to make split-second decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with all levels of management and staff.

Skills

Experience

15+ years in apparel manufacturing across production, design and engineering; at least 10 years in a senior production or plant management capacity.

Education

University degree or equivalent in a production-related discipline.

Benefits

A competitive total rewards program; career development opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards recognition programs; a matching-gift program and paid volunteer leave through CG Gives; tools and resources supporting physical and mental health, change and colleague connections.

About Cerulean

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