Company Overview
Chrima Metal Fabrication is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision metal fabrications with over 50 years of industry experience. We are committed to innovation, investing in advanced technology, skilled training, and infrastructure to deliver top-quality products.
Summary
The Shift Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day production operations using modern, data-driven, Industry 4.0 practices. This role ensures efficient workflow, high-quality output, and a safe working environment while fostering a collaborative, people-focused culture. The Shift Manager must be both a strong team leader and technologically adept, able to work with digital production tools, dashboards, and smart-manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear guidance and expectations, instruction, and leadership to the production team while promoting a positive, people-oriented culture.
- Coordinate and monitor production activities to ensure compliance with production schedules, safety protocols, Industry 4.0 standards, and quality requirements.
- Use digital shop-floor tools, sensors, dashboards, and data analytics to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Assess project requirements, workforce allocation, and equipment needs to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Ensure output meets customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with company policies for cost control, waste reduction, efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lean manufacturing, digital workflow improvements, and process optimization.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in a Manufacturing-related field preferred.
- Three to five years of supervisory or team-leadership experience in a production or fabrication environment preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills — must be a people's person who can coach, motivate, develop and elevate team members at all skill levels.
- Tech-literate, with the ability to operate or learn digital manufacturing tools, production-monitoring systems, MES platforms, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Chrima Metal Fabrication is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all people with disabilities. As such, Chrima Metal Fabrication will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.
Chrima Metal Fabrication strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Chrima Metal Fabrication will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
