Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Management Trainee at our Calgary manufacturing plant. Management Trainee is a developmental role where the trainee will learn all aspects of the foam manufacturing which include production activities, shipping and receiving, equipment, and inventory. The trainee will learn to lead a high-performance work team across multiple product lines and processes to meet production goals and to optimize performance and operational profitability.

Your additional responsibilities as Management Trainee will include:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages the work of all department supervisors.
Manages and supervises all hourly employees, visitors, and contractors working in the assigned department and/or area of responsibility; also, when working outside of regular hours, on weekends, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for the completion of all production activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely achievement of the goals set for each year.
Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and all hourly employees.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of all direct reports.
Liaise with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely completion of the PMs.
Lead investigations of all internal and external complaints.
Adhere to and enforce health and safety rules and protocols.
Conduct production floor survey and ensure bottlenecks removal.
Manage department consumables.
Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned CSR.
Enforce quality program standards and records keeping requirements.
Prepare operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.
Ensure productivity levels and all operational objectives are met.
Review and track inventory of materials.
Maintain production reports.
Develop and/or revise SOPs and safe work protocols.
Conduct periodic observations in the work areas to enforce health & safety standards.
Review and approve personnel time records on a daily basis.
Use Kaizen continuous improvement methods to achieve goals.
Monitor and maintain SAP production reports.
Promote and maintain the value of order philosophy and activities.
Maintain applied knowledge of company's H&S management system.
Maintain applied knowledge of company's Quality management system.
Maintain applied knowledge of relevant SAP transactions.
Participate in new hires selection process.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale.
Employee training skills and experience.
Project management skills.
A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to manufacturing business.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to work with a team and independently in a time-sensitive environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
SAP experience is an asset.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
3 – 5 years manufacturing management experience.