TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

General Job Description

The General Manager of PC & Admin is responsible for general management of product warehousing & logistics, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources and Corp Planning

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute budgets, including relevant departments accountable to the achievement of budgets
• Development and participation in strategic business planning of current and future business
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that staffing and competency levels are achieved/exceeded in all aspects of area responsibility
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all area managers
• Encourage and promote operations in a continuous improvement environment
• Communicate with all levels of management, including Japanese staff
• Liaison with external agencies and internal committees (E.g. MOL / auditors etc.)

Production Control

• Work closely with plant production and PC to ensure customer delivery KPIs are met while monitoring inventory management control trends and areas of improvement
• Review established shipping schedules for all manufacturing departments to ensure established delivery deadlines are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible
• Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product delivery
• Remove delivery constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct employees to attain all established goals
• Remove waste and constraints from the process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity
• Maintain equipment and ancillary services
• Establish financial and administrative controls; responsible for budgeting
• TG Minto may amend the reporting structure and/or duties and responsibilities as business needs require

HR, EHS & Quality

• Work closely with the HR Manager/EHS Manager to align strategy with legislative requirements, operational execution, and business performance goals

• Lead and inspire the Health and Safety Team collaborating with senior management to drive a culture of safety and operational excellence
• Work in collaboration with the HR Manager for development and execution of comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives that align with overall business objectives

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a Manufacturing/Management and/or Logistics discipline or other related field
• 10+ years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at an automotive or ancillary manufacturing facility
• Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze and present data and trends
• Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement
• Previous experience/broad understanding of human resources, safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under potentially stressful conditions.
• Ability to support various shifts and to travel between multiple sites.

Management & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrated strong leadership, team building, and advanced coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess, and develop employee skills
• Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability
• The incumbent needs to demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly to team members at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, logistics, safety and human resources
• Excellent planning, organizational, and people skills
• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven

Areas of Responsibility:

• Corporate Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Leadership and Development
• People Leadership
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Finance and Resource Management
• Technology and Innovation
• Sustainability and Social Responsibility
• Stakeholder Engagement

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of business plan objectives (Hoshin)
• Logistics efficiency and performance targets are met consistently
• Corrective actions recorded from external audits to be below set targets
• Proactively identify, monitor and address staffing issues within your team with the assistance of the HR Manager
• Maintain all responsible assets (loose and fixed) to a high standard within budget constraints
• Delivery of a quality product at a cost-effective price
• Regular (weekly / monthly) meetings with plant senior personnel, including briefing of relevant policies and procedures
• Accurate and timely reporting of all relevant matters