Wanted: Manufacturing Manager

Does the idea of making a positive impact on the planet while being part of a high-performance team excite you? If so, we're looking for you!

You:

• Are really interested in electric vehicles
• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Paid for your own stuff when you were a teenager
• Are excited about building empowered teams
• Have pulled recyclables out of the trash

We:

• Believe we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
• Work to protect and restore the environment
• Aren't afraid to make mistakes as long as we learn
• Care more about your values and intelligence than your experience
• Are committed to creating team dynamics that create empowerment vs. entitlement

Our Core Values:

The Opportunity:

The mission of the Manufacturing Manager is to lead the process that produces sustainable phone cases in our Kelowna Sustainability Studio. The person in this position will excel at high quality and quantity, injection-molding, print & engraving production work. They will optimize machine performance and execute production strategies. Leading the Kelowna manufacturing team, they will provide manufacturing insight in the company's collaborative culture.

This role requires an individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment of continuous improvement and problem-solving. Teamwork and adaptability will be critical to success. Meeting deadlines and delivering on promises nurtures your soul.

The Responsibilities:

• Operate and optimize the Kelowna manufacturing operation to meet the needs of production, quality control, and product testing
• Setup, maintain, repair and modify injection, drying, cooling, printing, and engraving equipment to ensure production timelines are met
• Calculate machine settings, setups and mold installations
• Monitor and coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and tools
• Create 3D printing of prototypes
• Monitor and manage on-hand stock levels of raw materials
• Manage quality assurance processes to reduce waste and maintain product specifications
• Formulate production schedules, set priorities and convey delivery dates
• Collaborate on tool design as it relates to tool fabrication and production processes
• Facilitate machine supplier relations and become the resource for machine operation(Battenfeld, Haitian, Epilog, Mimaki)
• Participate in the research of new equipment and present purchase recommendations
• Manage production staff: training, scheduling, reviews of Production team
• Champion continuous improvement in manufacturing activities
• Insure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards procedures

Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanical Technician, CAD Technician, Engineer or similar education
• 5+ years experience in a machine shop environment
• Knowledge of injection & machining best practices, tooling repair and assembly
• Ability to read CAD drawings and discuss design concepts
• Knowledge of machines and processes in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with Battenfeld, Haitian, Mimaki and Epilogue machines/vendors is an asset
• Experience hiring & managing a team in a production environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple production systems
• Committed to ensuring quality, safety and communication
• A team-player who wants to participate in green manufacturing and promote a sustainable future

Commitment to Diversity:

Pela is committed to cultivating and preserving a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that we will grow and learn better with a diverse team. When recruiting for new members of our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, and sexual orientation.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000