Project Manager - Mississauga

Company Mission Statement

Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.

Business Unit

The Automation Division is responsible for providing engineered solutions, integrated systems, automation programming and technical support to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing sales efforts specifically focused upon fume extraction, flexible and hard automation products and services. Automation is further responsible for the provision of technical support to direct end-user customers for service / maintenance contracts and warrantee related solutions, as well as, troubleshooting and problem solving with respect to customer issues. The Automation Team is expected to deliver results while contributing to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing business activities and priorities, as well as, meeting internal and external customer requirements in a timely, discreet and ethical manner.

Position Summary

The Project Manager: This role is to effectively and efficiently manage the development and directions of the operational team to drive technical productivity and promote high quality customer satisfaction while building relationships and ensuring the integration of strategic business plans and the operation

Major Responsibilities

• To report directly to the Automation General Manager on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to the on time delivery of all projects in a safe and timely manner:
• Develop overall Project Schedule to ensure all departments complete action items by scheduled dates.
• Work collaboratively and coordinating with Engineering Manager, Production Manager and Service Manager
• Maintain equipment and inventory levels to manage and maintain current and future projects
• Conduct meetings to ensure the projects are built in accordance with the plans, quality standards, specifications, schedule and cost expectations; delivers projects within the approved capital and budget timelines
• Liaise and collaborate with the General Manager and department staff in an advisory capacity on matters pertaining to project activities within the company, specifically:
  • Production scheduling
  • Manufacturing/Production of projects
  • Raw materials for projects
  • Work-in-Process for projects
  • Finished Projects
  • Quality and Quality Control of project
  •  Inventory Control of project materials/equipment
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Continuous Improvement
•  Lead meetings for assigned projects such as pre-submittal meetings and pre-constructions meetings
• Conduct operations meetings, review schedules, back-orders and break-downs
• Provide management oversight for all phases of the manufacturing project, including production, design, fabrication, installation and make sure work is proceeding on schedule and within budget

Major Responsibilities Continued

• Work with Sales and Production to identify client needs, developing actions plans and identifying deliverables
• Analyzes and reports on the daily, monthly and annually department’s key performance indicators
• Handle Customer enquiries and complaints with Sales and Service Manager
•  Responsible to ensure all assigned projects are managed to meet or exceed customers’ requirements
• Must liaise with US counterparts as required and to leverage the global knowledge and direction in regards to the operations of the Automation Division
• To continually contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and implanting continuous improvement strategies and initiatives
• To fully abide and actively support Lincoln Electric’s Environmental Health& Safety policies, practices and procedures with respect to protecting the environment, the conservation of nature resources and the Health & Safety of all employees.
• Adhere to any Compliance policies and requirements
• Conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities as assigned or required by the  General Manager in a timely and professional manner. 

Minimum Education Requirement

• University Degree in Engineering ( Preferably Mechanical Design) – 4 year program 
•  P.Eng License 

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Welding, automation & positioning equipment experience and/or knowledge would be an asset.
• 5 or more year’s previous operations experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment with proven leadership abilities.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, and procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization.
• Experience successfully implementing Lean/Six Sigma tools which created impactful business improvements
• Must have a track record of successfully leading program launches, building, and developing strong teams and having an expertise in manufacturing processes.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.