Production Manager Operations · Markham

What we offer?

Veoneer Safety Systems is the world leader in Automotive Electronic Safety Systems. Veoneer’s scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are mitigating the effects of a car crash. To date, we have delivered more than 1 billion devices to car manufacturers globally.

Veoneer Safety Systems has an international and collaborative team of 2,700 employees in 11 countries. Veoneer develops cutting-edge technology for the Future Car. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional development and growth.

Occupant safety systems rely on active sensors and microprocessors to trigger pre-crash and in-crash occupant protection (such as tightening safety belts and deploy airbags) when it judges a collision is inevitable. Critical crash information is sent over e-call to emergency services and recorded for post-crash analysis.

Veoneer Safety Systems – Saving Lives Every Day.

What you'll do?

• Manage and develop a team of Production Supervisors.
• Lead team through the continuous improvement process to achieve 5S, On Time Delivery, Direct Labour Cost and Inventory targets and work with a cross-functional team to achieve OEE, DPMU and Scrap targets.
• Coordinate build plan with Scheduling Coordinator and identify and resolve capacity constraints.
• Set, review and revise production contract numbers as efficiencies change.
• Responsible for determining root cause on schedule misses and communicating recovery plans.
• Lead SQDCM meetings and support production meetings including daily start-up, overtime, etc.
• Implement and ensure adherence to Veoneer standard processes, quality standards and safety standards.
• Coordinate production activities through collaboration with Engineering, Logistics and Maintenance departments.
• Drive operational efficiency mindset across the organization.

What you'll bring?

• Several years’ work experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment. Previous manager level experience as an asset.
• Post Secondary education in a technical field.
• Ability to lead and drive continuous improvement.
• Possess technical knowledge and be adept at all phases of the manufacturing process.
• High-volume electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extensive experience applying problem solving techniques.
• Familiarity with IATF16949, ISO14001.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This position is on the Afternoon shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Veoneer is an equal opportunity employer andis committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations may be made available upon request from candidates throughout the hiring process.