Reference no: EM133107252

Design a recruitment strategy that will include conducting a job analysis based on a job of your choosing (area manager for a manufacturing company - job description is below). Develop an objective selection process to determine the most appropriate candidate for the job. You should include a detailed explanation of the recruitment and selection process and provide rationale for your plan based on based on application of relevant course concepts.

Discuss the Selection Strategy:

Applicant Screening/Testing

Job chosen:

Position Summary:

Area Manager is responsible for managing departmental safety, development of production employees and ensuring plant production meets targets and quality standards in a Lean environment.

1.  Primary Responsibilities & Duties:           

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on safe work practices to meet Safety and 5S targets
• Meet quality targets through the participation and leading improvements in all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost through the use of daily management, various Quality and Lean tools, and Process Problem Solving
• Execute the Manufacturing Plan - Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel to meet Schedule Attainment and Past Due Targets, running to priority list and customer demand
• Maintain effective costs control to meet departmental budgets, labour, productivity targets and manpower requirements
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Communicate monthly Safety Talks as assigned by the Health and Safety Department
• Communicate changes to the hourly employees regarding policies and procedures
• Oversee time / attendance, vacation bookings and leave of absences for the dept hourly employees
• Develop and track employee training through the use of work instructions and trainer checklists
• Verify production entries through audits printed daily
• Responsible for employee training (new hires and cross-training in the department)

Qualification:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, preferably in a lean environment
• Emergency First Aid/CPR and AED Certification
• Knowledge of quality and compliance standards
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items
• Product knowledge
• Computer literacy is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven leadership ability
• Technical aptitude a definite asset
• Must be able to work bi-weekly rotating shifts, day, and afternoons
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate workforce in a unionized environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Educational Requirements:

• O.S.S.D or equivalent
• Industrial Management Certificate or equivalent