Metal Shop Team Lead

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Production Manager, this position will lead and oversee all elements of production in the Metal Shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct oversight, training and guidance to Metal Shop Machine Operators and General Laborers to ensure processes and work instructions are being adhered to
• Coordinate the activities of employees to ensure production requirements are met while also ensuring a safe workplace
• Troubleshoot equipment problems to ensure machine availability, reliability and quality
• Review Metrics on a daily basis and participate in Tiered Daily Accountablity Meetings
• Recommend measures to improve methods, equipment performance, quality and efficiency
• Confer with other Departments and Production Supervisors, as required, to coordinate activities
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure staff adherence to policies and procedures
• Develop and Produce various adhoc reports and metrics as requested by management
• Schedule Material Orders (MOs) and assign work
• Order materials as per requirements of MOs, follow up with purchasing of materials
• Ensure production of accurate parts/products as per drawings while maintaining quality
• Review and schedule incoming orders for processing by priority
• Liaise with engineering regarding design changes, missing drawings and new programs which require adjustment in tools
• Write requisitions for stock material, tooling and equipment
• Recognize tooling requirements that will reduce labour content and/or improve quality
• Set up and maintain tool dispensing and recording procedures
• Source and provide justification to formulate budgets for new equipment, tooling and department layout changes
• Receive and control the receiving of steel sheets
• Control and maintain low overtime record
• Support and maintain 5S in all areas in the department
• Monitor the red tag area(s) and disposition material in a timely manner
• Understand the HSE hazards, risks and controls of the operations under their control, and provide monthly safety talks
• Actively participate in the HSE behaviour programs for the organization
• Other duties incidental to the work described herein

Requirements and Skills: 

• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and accurate in work habits
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other MS Office programs
• Experience with MRP program (MS Dynamics or equivalent) an asset
• Ability to rapidly solve problems.  For Mircom to be successful these problems need to be corrected then need to be standardized and shared
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required
• Must be able to quickly grasp the essential issues of a problem and clearly and concisely communicate the solution
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and yet be able to function well in a team environment
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary

All candidates are asked to submit their resume.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only candidates being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.