Career Opportunities

Overview

Language: English

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Work Setting: On-site (work must be completed at the physical location; no remote option)

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct production, inventory, and quality assurance programs
• Develop work studies
• Oversee production
• Set machine and equipment controls
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Conduct work measurements or other studies
• Develop and carry out health, safety, and fire prevention plans
• Conduct safety training programs
• Develop computer applications for machines and processes
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications, and reports
• Read blueprints and drawings

Benefits

Position Summary

Provides Human Resources support to ensure services, programs and procedures comply with legislated requirements, company policies and procedures and are delivered in a timely manner. Works with the management team to ensure positive employee relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files including absenteeism, vacations, service/seniority lists, probationary periods, health and safety accident investigation forms, disciplinary records, as well as update employee files as required
• Conduct full cycle recruitment for hourly and skilled trades positions
• Administering the New Hire Orientation program covering policies and procedures, safety, team philosophy, and handbook review
• Processes payroll for hourly employees
• Maintains plant specific reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures and work instructions that fall under the scope of Human Resources
• Receives and responds to employee questions/concerns to ensure quick, courteous resolution
• Deliver training and provide coaching to staff
• Maintain training initiatives and records
• Ensure compliance with legislation/regulation and Company policies
• Responsible for Benefits Enrolment
• Administer WSIB Claims Management and Return to Work program for workplace and non-workplace injuries or illnesses
• Update and maintain company statistics, metrics and reports
• Manage EPC-Stratford's Internal Health & Safety Management System
• Assists in planning and presentation of all associate relations activities such as picnics, parties, BBQs and special events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience and Education

• Post secondary degree, diploma or certificate with specialization in Human Resources or equivalent
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation (preferred)
• A minimum of two years progressive Human Resources experience
• Working knowledge of all relevant Acts, legislation and regulations (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, WSIB, etc.)
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal colleagues and management at all levels, as well as with external partners
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Flexibility, sound judgement, and strong problem-solving skills to understand issues and resolve conflict in an appropriate manner
• Professional demeanor and strong discretion in handling sensitive information with a focus on responsiveness and credibility
• Excellent computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office, online research, and HRIS systems & databases
• Communication proficiency (written and verbal)
• Must be able to prioritize tasks

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Required to wear and use various types of PPE including but not limited to Safety glasses, Safety Shoes and Hearing Protection on the plant floor
• Plant floor is not climate controlled. May be exposed to various temperatures ranging from approximately 15°C to 36°C depending on outside weather conditions

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Position Description

Provide Quality Engineering service through a variety of job duties designed to drive an overall focus on meeting our customers' needs through data analysis, standardization, product launch, product conformity, and product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs engineering duties for completing Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages on time for submission to customers (part layout, capability study, control plan, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis PFMEA, gage Repeatability and Reproducibility R&R, and other aspects of PPAP)
• Makes sure the corrective action plans are completed and forwarded to the customer in a timely fashion
• Carry out final inspection to complete the evidence that finished products meet specified requirements
• Oversee Gage Control - perform identification, timely calibration, labeling, and maintenance of records
• Retrieval of all measuring and test equipment (MTE) promptly, as required for calibration
• Enter new measuring and test equipment (MTE) in the calibration system
• Maintain a record of current calibration status & schedule of calibration
• Ensure measuring & test equipment (MTE) is maintained & calibrated according to the calibration schedule
• Create a recall list and timely retrieve all measuring & test equipment (MTE) for calibration
• Assign disposition of damaged measuring & test equipment (MTE)
• Issue and Distribute the Return Authorization Form
• Interface with customer engineering to establish critical characteristics during new product design
• Responsible for taking customer complaints and making sure the corrective action plans are completed and forwarded to the customer in a timely fashion

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Experience: 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience

Must possess 1 year of experience with:

• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Principals of Continuous Improvement, and ISO/TS, Process Automation, Troubleshooting, DMAIC
• Engineering tools: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Siemens Teamcenter, AutoCAD, SAP, Minitab, ERP/MRP systems
• Statistical & Quality Control tools: Statistical Process Control (SPC), MSA, DOE, PFMEA, APQP, CAPA, eCAR, GD&T, ISO 9001