Scope of Responsibilities:

This position shall have the overall responsibilities for the collection of all accounts payables. Also involved is the maintenance of cash flow charts.

Key Duties:

• Collection of Accounts Payable
• Backup for purchasing and ordering of material
• Inputting A/P, posting cheques to computer
• Computer cheque runs
• Recording cheque deposits on cash flow
• Print out daily bank balance
• Posting manual cheques to computer
• Coding accounts payable invoices and posting to computer
• Input payment transactions on computer system
• Bank deposits
• Communicate routine matters with bank
• Matching invoices and packing slips
• Review cash flow with Director of Finance
• Balance cash flow
• Calculate commission for sales persons
• Reconcile A/P statements
• Prepare cash flow for following month, recording weekly, monthly and
     pre-authorized payments
• Solve any discrepancies on invoices
• Lakeside customer payment history listing
• Prepare outstanding packing slip report
• Maintain customer files
• Prepare G.M. statement

Education Required:

University degree or college diploma with a background in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Experience Required:

• 3-5 Years as a Bookkeeper
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• CMS and AS/400 Data Entry
• Adding Machine Operation

Performance Attributes Required:

• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Strong knowledge of computers & business applications

Personal Attributes Required:

• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

This position shall have the overall responsibilities for the collection of all accounts receivables. Also involved is the maintenance of cash flow charts.

Key Duties:

• Collection of Accounts Receivable
• Inputting A/R, posting cheques to computer
• Recording cheque receipts on cash flow
• Coding accounts invoices and posting to computer
• Input payment transactions on computer system
• Update A/R incoming cash chart
• Record customer payment history
• Review cash flow with Director of Finance
• Balance cash flow with Controller
• Analyze A/R aged reports - report any overdue accounts to Director of Finance
• Credit Check on A/R customers
• Solve any discrepancies on invoices
• Maintain customer master files

Education Required:

University degree or college diploma with a background in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Experience Required:

• 3-5 Years as a Bookkeeper
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• CMS and AS/400 Data Entry
• Adding Machine Operation

Performance Attributes Required:

• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Strong knowledge of computers & business applications

Personal Attributes Required:

• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide the financial resources necessary to support the ongoing operations and fund the future growth of Lakeside Plastics. Oversee Finance and IT Departments.

Key Duties:

• Review bank balances and line of credit coverage
• Monitor cash flow and A/R balances
• Develop bank relations
• Recommend cost savings ideas
• Manage foreign exchange transactions
• Oversee accounts payable
• Supervise and review staff activities
• Reporting to the President and CEO
• Oversee the information technology department
• Liase with outside account support
• Calculate weekly profitability
• Oversee monthly reporting requirements
• Financial planing and forecasting
• Tax planning
• Benchmark performance
• Manage intercompany activity
• Oversee IT Department, providing guidance and direction

Education Required:

Profession Accounting designation CGA, CPA, CMA, CA or MBA with a major in accounting/finance.

Experience Required:

• 5-10 Years in a Financial Management Role
• Bank Relations
• Cost Accounting / Standard Costing
• High Level of Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong Computer Experience with IT Experience Preferred

Performance Attributes Required:

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Understanding of plastic injection molding industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/multi-task environment
• Willingness to put in the hours required to do the job

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong Leader
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Self starter
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality
• Good team player

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide systems analysis and development ability to Lakeside Management. Support and educate user community.

Key Duties:

• Provide hardware/software support to Lakeside users.
• Under direction of the Director of Finance, assist with the Lakeside network administration.
• Assist, interview and analyze procedures at the request of Lakeside Department Managers.
• Analyze and provide detailed reports outlining findings, analysis results, and
     recommended solutions as requested.
• Support and assist departments in the implementation process of new solutions.
• Workstation Software administration

Education Required:

University degree in Computer Science or Business Information Systems, or College Diploma in Network Administration. Substitutable experience considered.

Experience Required:

• Network Administration
• Data Modelling
• Setup & Administration of Wireless Networks
• Website Design

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Analytical Thinking
• Ability to Perform Diagnostics
• Mechanical Aptitude for Working on Electronics

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide direction and leadership to quality department while managing customer quality requirements.

Key Duties:

• Lead and manage technical staff in QC, QE, Metrology and PPAP functions consistent with
     the TS16949 requirements
• Ensure Customer launch deliverables and due dates are met (APQP etc.)
• Ensure quality performance meets or exceeds Customer specific requirements to maintain
      current and foster new business opportunities
• Prompt resolution of Customer complaints over Lakeside products and or services
• Document and communicate corporate quality performance to all hands utilizing established
     communication tools (Newsletter, Meetings, Report Cards, etc.)
• Provide technical support to the Production and Engineering Departments as req’d
• Develop, drive and document continuous improvement activities within the organization
     aimed at reducing the cost of quality and improving OEE performance
• Establish annual departmental goals consistent with achieving overall corporate objectives
• Keep organization current with latest trends, tools and techniques to continually enhance
     our competitiveness within the industry
• Maintain a consistent, credible Quality Department Team that promotes quality ownership
     by all members of the organization through training, standardization, bench marking best
     practices in the industry

Education Required:

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related discipline.
Special consideration to formal Quality Accreditation’s (ASQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.).

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years experience in Quality
• At least two years in a Quality Engineering role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead APQP Process in an automotive assembly environment
• Good current working knowledge of AIAG standards (PQP, PPAP & PFMEA especially)
• Experience interacting with automotive assembly plants
• Q.S. Lead Auditor accreditation.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Thorough current knowledge of AIAG APQP process with basic knowledge of Injection
     Molding process. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in internal training programs
     (Paulson Training Program) and attend external training as required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership abilities; ability to lead effective meetings
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach (natural
     Engineer type)
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, use of timelines and time
     management techniques.
• Able to travel as required (U.S. & Canada) to support Customer needs.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong Leadership Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manage all supplier quality activities including PPAP, sorting, supplier sorts, CARs, etc.

Key Duties:

• Manage customer quality concerns
• Manage customer quality issues
• Work with Manufacturing, Customer Service and Materials to develop packaging
• Respond to customer complaints
• Lead/support CIT problem solving activities related to internal/customer/supplier problems
• Schedule/attend/organize tryouts and meetings to obtain AAR approvals
• Manage IMDS from suppliers and to customers
• Packaging developments
• IMDS
• Support plant problem solving
• Support CIT
• Support production tryouts

Education Required:

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Special consideration to formal Quality Accreditation’s (ASQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.).

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years experience in Quality
• Automotive experience requried

Performance Attributes Required:

• Thorough current knowledge of AIAG APQP process with basic knowledge of Injection
     Molding process. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in internal training programs
     (Paulson Training Program) and attend external training as required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach (natural
     Engineer type)
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, use of timelines and time
     management techniques.
• Able to travel as required (U.S. & Canada) to support Customer needs.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide support to all facets of the Quality Department.

Key Duties:

• Lead/ coordinate cross-functional APQP teams on product launches, apply lessons learned to
     continuously improve APQP process
• Lead/coordinate and supervise Quality Control activities across 3 shifts at all plants
• Provide written technical respnses to customers on quality issues.
• Liaison with Customers during visits, builds, run at rates, PPAP activities, process/ system
     audits, and APQP/ PDT meetings.
• Track and resolve open issues pertaining to new product launches, develop control documents
     and other Customer required quality documentation. 
• Perform Quality Engineering activities for internal issues. (Ex. problem solving, process audits,
     internal auditing, etc.
• Responsible for internal systems audit
• Liaise with Customers on quality issues, travel to customer location to orchestrate sorts,
     confirm issues and conduct investigation
• Provide written technical responses to Customers on quality issues, ie. CAR, 8D, 5 Why, etc.

Education Required:

Minimum of three years in Community College with Technology diploma or an Engineering degree.
Special consideration to formal Quality Accreditation’s (ASQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.).

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years experience in Quality
• Minimum of two years in a Quality Engineer role
• Demonstrated ability to lead APQP Process in an automotive assembly environment
• Automotive experience requried

Performance Attributes Required:

• Thorough current knowledge of AIAG APQP process with basic knowledge of Injection
     Molding process. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in internal training programs
     (Paulson Training Program) and attend external training as required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach (natural
     Engineer type)
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, use of timelines and time
     management techniques.
• Able to travel as required (U.S. & Canada) to support Customer needs.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide support to all facets of the Quality Department, and supervise Early Launch Containment Department.

Key Duties:

• Supervise Early Launch Containment Department for sorts, secondary assembly, etc.
• Create Internal Quality Alerts
• Lead Daily Fast Response Meeting
• Provide written technical respnses to customers on quality issues.
• Track and resolve open issues pertaining to new product launches, develop control documents
     and other Customer required quality documentation. 
• Perform Quality Engineering activities for internal issues. (Ex. problem solving, process audits,
     internal auditing, etc.
• Responsible for internal systems audit
• Liaise with Customers on quality issues, travel to customer location to orchestrate sorts,
     confirm issues and conduct investigation
• Provide written technical responses to Customers on quality issues, ie. CAR, 8D, 5 Why, etc.

Education Required:

Minimum of three years in Community College with Technology diploma or an Engineering degree.
Special consideration to formal Quality Accreditation’s (ASQC/AIAG) and technical courses completed (Auditor, etc.).

Experience Required:

• Any Quality experience is an asset but not required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Performance Attributes Required:

• Very strong computer skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in internal training programs
     (Paulson Training Program) and attend external training as required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, use of timelines and time
     management techniques.
• Able to travel as required (U.S. & Canada) to support Customer needs.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide systems analysis and development ability to Lakeside Management. Support and educate user community.

Key Duties:

• Identify the existing and potential customer base
• Target specific projects with each customer
• Assist the customer with their request for quotation process
• Ensure a successful project kick off
• Maintain communication and goodwill during the project life
• Handle all customer requests and customer service issues
• Ensure customer satisfaction through managing all deliverables
• Measure the companies performance from a customer perspective
• Communicate the status of the customer relationship to Lakeside stakeholders
• Prepare presentations for customers
• Guide the company in terms of the customer direction / needs / expectations / opportunity
• Participate in all stages of the Program Management process

Education Required:

University level education including courses in both Engineering and Business.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the automotive industry
• Experience working in a Tier I and/or Tier II supplier to General Motors
• 2+ Years Sales Experience

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Excellent computer skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Proven ability to sell
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide systems analysis and development ability to Lakeside Management. Support and educate user community.

Key Duties:

• Evaluate and update new and existing tool sources.
• Estimate engineering revisions to ensure that tool sources are a fair market value
• Assist in the quotation and cycle time of parts
• Check design concept of tool and follow up on the building of the mold.
• Assist in PPAP of new parts and tryouts.
• Support Program Managers and Manufacturing on Tooling issues (both Customers &
     Tool Shops)
• Track (review & assess) any program changes including new/reworked tools
• Attend Try-Outs as required
• Continually refine System Development as it relates to Program Management
• Attend and participate in Engineering meetings
• Attend and participate in Customer PDT meetings
• Complete various reports as required.

Education Required:

Mold Making, Mold Design Certificate (Diploma) or equivalent. 
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate related engineering discipline.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mold making & mold design
• Demonstrated involvement in designing tools and projects
• Estimating of tools & piece prices and cycle counts an asset
• Previous automotive experience required
• Familiar with database and spreadsheet programs

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent computer skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the
     department and company as a whole
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide clerical support to all members of the Engineering Department.

Key Duties:

• Distribution of Departmental Mail
• Trip Reports
• Maintain Departmental To-Do List
• Various presentations as required
• Clerical support for Mold Tryouts
• Proofread and update job cards
• Prepare mold repair sheets
• Prepare Tool Room repair sheets
• Prepare weekly activity reports, weekend work schedules, and newsletters submissions
• Blue Book & Gray Book maintenance

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in business administration and/or general office/secretarial education

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Ability to operate general office equipment e.g. fax machine, photocopiers, Dictaphone.
*
• Switchboard operations an asset.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheets,
     data processing and database software.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

To provide cost estimates and prepare request for quotes to Lakeside customers.

Key Duties:

• Compile detailed worksheets and specifications for customer quotes
• Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production
• Consult with Manufacturing relative to cost/labour estimates.
• Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress and status of quotes
• Responsible for distribution of quote prints to applicable tool shops/gauge shops
• Responsible for distribution of prints and specifications to component suppliers for
     quote/input
• Responsible for preparation and issuance of material research data to resin suppliers
• Responsible for updating all component and resin costs, customer specifications, etc in
     Master Spec Books
• Responsible for organizing and presenting incoming target responses and/or current
     quotations.

Education Required:

A Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering or Mold Design Degree or Diploma.

Experience Required:

• 2 to 4 years' work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Automotive experience preferred

Performance Attributes Required:

• Exceptional Time Management Skills with the Ability to Multi-Task
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Superior Computer Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department
     and the company as a whole.
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter
• Effective time management skills
• Support the Team Approach to problem solving

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manage the day to day functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment, training, WSIB, payroll, attendance, discipline and Employee relations.

Key Duties:

• Direct and control the operations of human resources department
• Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
• Coordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
• Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and take an active role in
     the negotiation of collective agreements
• Administer employee development, training and health and safety programs
• Salary and benefits administration
• Provide guidance to other departmental managers/supervision on interpretation and
     administration of personnel policies, programs and the collective agreement
• Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and
     compensation
• Develop and promote programs to foster positive employee and labour relations
• Coordinate legal matters pertaining to various acts and regulations e.g. Human Rights,
     Labour Board hearings, Arbitration’s, WSIB tribunals, etc.
• Report to senior management on key measurables of Human Resources i.e. absenteeism,
     turnover, etc.

Education Required:

A College or University Degree in a field related to personnel management such as Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Commerce or Psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required. Several years of experience as an intermediate to senior level personnel officer/human resource specialist are required. CHRP designation preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years' practical Human Resources experience in an intermediate/managerial
     role
• Previous automotive experience an asset

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Strong leadership ability
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent computer skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Desire to teach and mentor others
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Assist in managing the day to day functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment, training, WSIB, payroll, attendance, discipline and Employee relations. Implement and manage Human Resource Information Systems.

Key Duties:

• Serve as backup to Human Resource Manager in his/her absence
• Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
• Manage Human Resource Information System and code reports
• Research and determine legal requirements for training, policies, employment
     standards, etc.
• Run advertisements and recruit for any open positions
• Participate in the development and implementation of labour relations policies and
     procedures and take an active role in the negotiation of collective agreements
• Administer employee development, training, and health and safety programs
• Salary and benefits administration
• Provide guidance to other departmental managers/supervision on interpretation and
     administration of personnel policies, programs and the collective agreement
• Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and
     compensation
• Develop and promote programs to foster positive employee and labour relations
• Report to senior management on key measurables of Human Resources i.e. absenteeism,
     turnover, etc.
• Administer personnel evaluations and provide feedback

Education Required:

A College or University Degree in a field related to personnel management such as Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Commerce is required. Several years of experience as an intermediate to senior level personnel officer/human resource specialist are preferred. CHRP designation preferred.

Must have some education in a query programming language (i.e. Access, SQL, Crystal Syntax, etc.) or substitutable experience.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years' practical Human Resources experience
• Previous automotive experience an asset

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Strong leadership ability
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Expert-Level Computer Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Desire to teach and mentor others
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player
• Self-Directed

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department with specific reference to scheduling, overtime equalization, and special events.

Key Duties:

• Create shift schedule for all 3 locations
• Distribute schedule on a timely basis as per collective agreement
• Interact with the Union to determine any necessary scheduling changes for accommodation
• Manage overtime equalization database
• Create management metric reports
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources Department
• Co-ordinate special events

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in business administration and/or general office/secretarial education

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Ability to operate general office equipment e.g. fax machine, photocopiers, Dictaphone.
*
• Switchboard operations an asset.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheets,
     data processing and database software.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

To perform all payroll functions (Canada & U.S.) including payroll incentive program, Canada Savings bonds, RRSP’s, RPP’s, T4’s, Payroll Reports, Shift Schedules, etc.

Key Duties:

• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for Employees and process pay accordingly.
• Maintain Employee payroll records in conjunction with attendance records to ensure proper
     pay is allocated including various leaves and overtime pay.
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of pension plans,
     RRSP’s, RSP’s, etc.
• Provide information to Employees on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement
     provisions as they relate to payroll.
• Compile statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Administer Employee benefits and determine benefit entitlements in conjunction with
     RWAM
• Provide information to Employees on benefit plans and maintain benefits records

Education Required:

University Degree or College Diploma, accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years practical experience in finance/payroll
• General working knowledge of payroll & benefits, computerized employee management
     system, office equipment, etc.
• Experience in working with a unionized payroll and within the guidelines of a collective
     agreement
• Experience with ADP People@Work, ADP PC Payroll for Windows, eTime, Report Smith,
     Crystal Reports an asset.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, able to present to any level of audience
• Highly organized
• Solid analytical ability
• Effective time management skills
• High level computer skills
• High level of confidentiality due to access to information

Personal Attributes Required:

• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter
• Respect for self and others
• Take pride in maintaining good attendance

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manage the day to day functions of the Materials department including inventory control, Materials Requirements Planning, forecasting, customer service, etc..

Key Duties:

• Responsible for the integrity (accuracy) of all the receiving, shipping, and warehousing
     functions
• Responsible to ensure that all necessary documentation is in place with 100% adherence to
     plan
• Responsible for warehouse operations including receiving, all areas where inventory is
     stored, order assembly, and shipping
• Responsible for ensuring that the logistics function at Lakeside is world class
• Safeguard the recording systems and perpetual inventory records at a level of accuracy necessary to run the business properly
• Drive the use of the Corrective Action process for permanent irreversible corrective action of
     problems
• Ensure any change in inventory status is acted upon in a timely manner so as to ensure
     products shipped are correct. i.e. – engineering change levels are managed; stock is
     contained, etc.

Education Required:

• Community College Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or associated
     discipline required
• Must possess or be willing to work towards CAPIC/APICS accreditation, if not currently
     accredited
• Must possess or be willing to work towards PMAC accreditation, if not currently accredited

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years Inventory Management experience, working with computerized inventory
     control systems.  First hand knowledge of inventory control disciplines including cycle
     counting, physical inventory, stock transfer, bills of lading, pick lists.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in directing the activities of inventory control

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Detail oriented with solid investigative skills as they could apply to inventory control
• Aggressive approach to reducing cost of purchased goods and services
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• A customer service oriented mindset
• Excellent personal discipline and work ethic with respect to time and attendance

Scope of Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate the flow of material from raw material through manufacturing.

Key Duties:

• Responsible for all material availability to support the manufacturing process
• Responsible for the release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, ensuring
     adequate stock levels for production requirements
• Responsible for the co-ordination of all outside services, monitoring flow of parts to and from
     outside service providers and suppliers
• Develop the release and scheduling of raw materials utilizing the existing MRP system
• Co-ordinate cycle counts of raw materials, and update CMS accordingly
• Identify, develop, and document inventory release strategy for critical components
• Drive the daily diagnostics of inventory, and root causes of errors
• Develop a kanban system for all purchased parts, to ensure FIFO and reorder points

Education Required:

Business Degree, with preference to those with an Operations Management Specialization. CAPIC/ APICS certification is an asset.

Experience Required:

• MRP experience is required
• Automotive background
• Computer literate in Word processing and spreadsheets at an advanced level
• Production scheduling experience an asset
• Inventory control experience
• Problem solving techniques

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Detail oriented with solid investigative skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Service orientated mindset

Personal Attributes Required:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• A positive “Let’s do it” attitude
• Excellent personal discipline and work ethic with respect to time and attendance

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage facilities, order assembly, personnel supervision, and shipping.

Key Duties:

• Understand, learn, and develop the inventory features of CMS to the level of the resident
     expert on the inventory side of CMS.
• Safeguard the recording systems and perpetual inventory records at a level of accuracy
     necessary to run the business properly
• Work with all areas of the company to develop systems which ensure good inventory control
• Manage the physical inventory process, and drive the development of cycle counting and
     daily diagnostics of inventory errors and root causes
• Understand and apply inventory count processes to ensure on hand balance integrity
• Diagnose root causes of inventory errors and implement changes to improve same
• Ensure any change in inventory status is acted upon in a timely manner so as to ensure
     products shipped are correctly. i.e. engineering change levels are managed
• Ensure procedural compliance of all staff
• Conduct the operations of the warehouse team as a service department to Manufacturing
• Apply visual management practices including Kanbans and dedicated storage locations
• Ensure physical identifications practices are utilized 100%
• Safeguard the inventory and received goods from all perils i.e., physical damage, theft,
     contamination; develop and improve the systems required to ensure this happens
• Manage, lead, and train a qualified competent workforce, involving them in decisions, and
     informing them of information vital to the operations of the warehouse
• Participate in the recruiting process for your staff; development of work instructions; and
     regular meetings to discuss problems, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure that at all times the status of the inventory is readily apparent to anyone in the
     warehouse
• Ensure rigorous stock rotation discipline is followed, (FIFO) and provide on the floor direction
• Physically control access to the warehouses to ensure safety of the associates and
     safekeeping of all inventories
• Assist all areas of the company in shipping & receiving activities including the coordination
     of carriers, paperwork preparation, customs, and related considerations
• Optimize the layout of our warehouse facilities
• Champion CAR investigations for all performance deficiencies

Education Required:

University degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience. Must be willing to work towards CAPIC/APICS or PMAC accreditation, if not currently accredited.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years Warehouse Management experience, working with computerized inventory
     control systems
• First hand knowledge of inventory control disciplines including cycle counting, physical
     inventory, stock transfer, bolls of lading, pick lists
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in directing the activities of inventory control and
     warehouse operations personnel.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Detail oriented with solid investigative skills as they could apply to inventory control
• Excellent organizational skills.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• A positive “Let’s do it” attitude
• Excellent personal discipline and work ethic with respect to time and attendance

Scope of Responsibilities:

Record, monitor, and analyze transfers, components, and packaging in MRP system.

Key Duties:

• Collate, distribute, and maintain all documentation relating to purchase receipts and inter-
     plant transfers, including updates to the MRP system on a daily basis.
• Collate, update and distribute all packing slips indicating inventory which has been received,
     accurately and on a timely basis
• Maintain a log of all returnable containers, updating customer spreadsheets, and internal
     monitoring documents
• Develop a schedule to ensure cycle counts are performed on a weekly basis for all
     materials, components, and finished goods
• Provide cycle count variances to the Materials Manager, to ensure the MRP system is kept
     up to date
• Undertake cycle counts on a pre-determined schedule, and as requested by the materials
     department
• Validate receipts of Silo material and maintain a filing system of these records
• Responsible for Premium Freight Authorizations, documenting, obtaining authorization, and
     following the procedures for these transactions.
• Responsible for producing Commercial Invoices, including ensuring all necessary paperwork
     is collated, accurate and complete, and distributed accordingly.
• Responsible for producing Vendor Returns and collaborating with the shipping department to
     ensure returns are effected accurately and on a timely basis.
• Responsible for ensuring all manual releases are entered into the MRP system on a timely
     basis.
• Participate in physical inventory counts at year end, and as otherwise scheduled

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in business administration and/or general office/secretarial education.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Ability to operate general office equipment e.g. fax machine, photocopiers, Dictaphone
• Experience with MRP system(s) preferred

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheets,
     data processing and database software.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

Source, order, receive, sort and distribute incoming parts, supplies and materials from a Central Storage location for Maintenance and production personnel at all plants.

Key Duties:

• Order, receive, sort and distribute parts, supplies and materials.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in the Central Stores location.
• Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage.
• Maintain accurate records of amount, type and location of parts and supplies using manual
     or computerized inventory system.
• Prepare purchase requisition orders to ensure the replenishment of parts, supplies and
     materials.
• Maintain a catalogue of inventory items
• Perform small repairs as necessary to equipment such as Thermolators, Vacuum Loaders,
     etc.
• Identify and requisition appropriate materials and supplies for maintaining specified machine
     and building standards
• Ensure high level of housekeeping
• Maintain facilities including HVAC systems, water, septic systems, and sprinkers

Education Required:

Minimum High School Diploma – grade twelve (12), no exceptions. Community College Diploma, Industrial Mechanic Certification, or Millwright trade certification is preferred.

Experience Required:

• Experience in plastic injection molding an asset.
• Experience in industrial robotics an asset.
• Must have solid mechanical skills and computer knowledge.

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheets,
     data processing and database software.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Must have an exemplary record of attendance and punctuality and safety conscious.
• Must possess self-motivation and must be hard-working with the ability to deliver high
     performance in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Physically fit compatible with manual labour
• High Level of Personal Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Confident, Consistent, Decisive Personality
• Good Team Player

Scope of Responsibilities:

Carry out daily office functions by performing a variety of administrative duties in support of top management.

Key Duties:

• Perform administrative duties including correspondence, reports, minutes and various
     notes and memos as dictated
• Prepare and proofread correspondence
• Create spreadsheets and reports as required
• Receive and forward telephone messages and provide general information to callers and
     customers
• Coordinate various reports and spreadsheets to provide a consolidated overview to top
     management
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing, and faxing
• Send & receive messages as required to keep management up to date
• Sort, process, and verify incoming mail, forms, and other documents

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in business administration and/or general office/secretarial education, or a high school diploma and substitutable experience.

Experience Required:

• Must have previous experience with a dictaphone and operation of general office equipment (i.e. fax, photocopiers, etc.)
• Legal experience preferred
• Minimum 10 years work experience

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheeting
     and word processing.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Personal conviction to improve
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the company and/or management.

Key Duties:

• Handle reception and back-up
• Create and distribute daily company newsletter
• Type, distribute, and file correspondence
• Conduct research and prepare analysis on special projects
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ's)
• Analyze supplier quotes and recommend sources

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in business administration and/or general office/secretarial education, or a high school diploma and substitutable experience.

Experience Required:

• Must have previous experience with a dictaphone and operation of general office equipment (i.e. fax, photocopiers, etc.)
• Automotive experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years work experience

Performance Attributes Required:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on exceptional skills in spreadsheeting
     and word processing.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Personal conviction to improve
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter

Scope of Responsibilities:

Provide accounting and administrative support to the company and/or management.

Key Duties:

• Prepare Excel spreadsheets, charts, and graphs
• Accounts Payable
• Account Receivable
• Posting Journal Entries
• Bank Reconciliation
• Tracking cash flow
• Maintain a Daily Agenda to report to the CEO
• Update Meeting Binders
• Maintain various To-Do Lists (Miscellaneous projects and summaries)
• Equipment Inventory
• GE Commercial Finance paperwork
• Extra projects as required
• Perform administrative duties including confidential correspondence, reports, minutes and
     various notes and memos as dictated by management
• Prepare and proofread correspondence
• Send and receive messages as required keeping management up to date as necessary

Education Required:

Completion of college or other courses in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or general office/secretarial education, or a High School Diploma and substitutable experience.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years experience with computerized bookkeeping
• Minimum 10 years work experience

Performance Attributes Required:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word with no training required
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Solid analytical ability
• Effective time management skills
• High level computer skills
• High level of confidentiality due to access to information

Personal Attributes Required:

• Pleasant, presentable demeanor
• Pride in workmanship and quality of work
• Highly organized
• Effective time management skills
• Personal conviction to improve
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter