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Production Manager Career Printing Industry GTA

Christine Lord

Our client is searching for a Production Manager in the Printing Industry to lead their team and help grow the company.

The Role – Production Manager Career Printing Industry:

The Production Manager will be responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes in the manufacturing facility.

The Candidate:

  • 5+ years’ management experience in the printing industry.
  • Production scheduling experience.
  • Highly organized and detailed oriented.
  • Strong leadership skills to supervise team – schedule, train, coach, review performance.
  • Able to work hands-on with employees on the production floor and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Experience with HACCP, ISO, and GMP.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Commitment to safety.

Find out more about this opportunity by contacting Christine at contact(at)fusioncareer.com or go to the Fusion Career Services Job Board.

Do you know someone who might be right for this position? Share this job posting – Production Manager Career Printing Industry.

At Fusion Career Services we are always interested in talking to people about their next career advancement. Contact us today.

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OHS Vulnerable Workers

Audra Sayn-Wittgenstein

To keep people safe at work, it is important that managers identify OHS vulnerable workers.

It is the summer, a time when employers often worry about the safety of vulnerable workers who join their seasonal workforce. Who are the vulnerable workers at increased risk of occupational heath and safety (OHS) incidents at your workplace?

Employers use various methods to try to identify which employees are at the greatest risk of becoming injured at work. Recent research suggests that OHS vulnerability can be best predicted by considering factors related to both the employee and the workplace.

Issues to keep in mind when determining which workers are OHS vulnerable include:

  1. Level of hazard faced by the worker
  2. Workplace protections and policies
  3. Worker awareness of worksite hazards and safety rights and responsibilities
  4. Worker empowerment in injury prevention.

If a worker is negatively affected by all of the four issues, then his or her OHS vulnerability significantly increases. It is important that managers understand that they cannot make decisions about OHS risk based on simple generalizations about work settings or inexperienced employees.

Young workers, such as summer students, are one type of employee that is often considered to be at increased risk of getting hurt on the job.  Individuals who are part of certain demographics such as older workers, younger workers, new immigrants or temporary workers are often stereotyped as being more likely to get hurt while working. But is every individual in these groups at higher risk of injury? There are many sensible, well-trained, safety conscious students and temporary workers.

Work setting also affects a worker’s OHS vulnerability. Workplaces such as construction sites, small businesses and hospitals are considered to be more dangerous.   But many of these types of workplaces have exceptional workplace safety records. These safety conscious organizations in higher risk sectors may object to being classified as unsafe workplaces.

Employers should use accurate methods to identify and protect workers at risk of injury. Managers and supervisors need to consider the relationship between employee knowledge and empowerment and the work setting hazards and protections when identifying OHS vulnerable workers.

Read more about OHS Vulnerable Workers.

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You’re Hired! Tips to make your First Career Job a Success

Carol Irwin

How to make the successful transition from school to your first career job?

Tips for Success in your First Career Job:

  • Be on time.
  • Put away your phone – you are not in school anymore, you are at work.
  • Get organized – use a calendar to schedule your day.
  • Respect deadlines.
  • Be truthful – your boss is not your Mom, Dad or Teacher – it is time to grow up.
  • You have lots to learn – don’t assume after 2 weeks you know everything.
  • Success takes hard work – it takes years of hard work!
  • You will not enjoy everything you do.
  • You can learn a lot from others – be observant, be a good listener, and ask thoughtful questions.
  • Learn all you can about your industry, field of work, and your company.
  • Invest in your career – take courses, read, network, and continue to learn.
  • Don’t assume someone else is managing your career or growth.
  • If someone helps you, be grateful and say thank you.
  • Don’t be afraid – to ask for help, to ask for an assignment, to ask a question, to suggest a new way to do things…
  • Be open minded and make up your own mind about others.
  • Avoid gossip and negative influencers.
  • Smile and have some fun!
  • At the end of the day, think about your contribution …if you owned the company, would you be impressed by your attitude and work?

Good luck! Fusion Career Services posts Career Planning Advice each Monday.

Sales Professional Career Labelling Industry Toronto

Sales Professional Career Labelling Industry Toronto

Fusion Career Recruiter

Our client is looking to expand their sales team. Are you a self-motivated Sales Professional with proven experience in new business development?

The Role – Sales Professional Career Labelling Industry Toronto:

Under the direction of the Sales Manager, the Sales Professional will be responsible for managing existing accounts and new business development.

The Candidate:

  • 2 to 5 years’ business development and sales experience.
  • Sales experience in the Labelling or Packaging Industry preferred.
  • University Degree or College Diploma in business, marketing or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop new and existing business opportunities.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with clients.
  • Knowledge of current marketing trends and B2B strategies.
  • Professional, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Position requires regular travel in GTA and ability to travel within Canada and the U.S. Must have own vehicle.

Are you interested in joining a growing manufacturing business with the opportunity to earn an attractive salary?   Find out more about this opportunity by contacting Taran at contact(at)fusioncareer.com or go to the Fusion Career Services Job Board.

Do you know someone who might be right for this position? Share this job posting – Sales Professional Career Labelling Industry Toronto.

At Fusion Career Services we are always interested in talking to people about their next career advancement. Contact us today.

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Workplace Relationships – Should Management Get Involved in Office Romance?

Carol Irwin

You probably know someone who met their partner at work. If workplace dating is common, why do managers cringe when asked their opinion on office romance?

Ask employees their thoughts on workplace dating and you will find the majority of people are ok with consenting coworkers dating. In fact, studies show that people often meet long term partners through friends, work or social activities. A workplace is a community. People tend to share similar values, interests and goals when they work closely together. People spend a significant portion of their waking hours at work with their colleagues. Add to these factors, the collaborative setting of many workplaces today and the potential for personal relationships to flourish seems natural.

So, if workplace dating is natural, why do managers cringe when asked their opinion on office romance? Typically, managers’ negative reaction is due to fear. Fear of liability. Managers have legitimate concerns about workplace dating. Some possible negative consequences include: Complaints from coworkers about favoritism. Toxic impacts of office gossip. Potential for conflict of interest. Loss of productivity due to distraction. Relationships broadcast on social media reflecting poorly on the company. Then there are more significant worries over what might be the fallout from a relationship ending badly including: Concerns about sexual harassment, violence or media scandal. Managers may even worry about losing good employees. Regardless of whether a relationship results in a long-term partnership or ends, one of the employees may choose to find work somewhere else.

There are no laws prohibiting dating or relationships in the workplace. But many companies opt for policies that ban or prohibit certain relationships. As we have discussed in this blog before, bans can be difficult to enforce. Setting  guidelines for relationships in the workplace is a good business practice. This can be done through workplace policies. Some examples include requiring employees to disclose workplace relationships to management and prohibiting supervisor subordinate relationships.  Another practical option is to manage situations on a case by case basis and use the workplace code of conduct to guide behavior in the workplace. The workplace code of conduct may cover issues such as conflict of interest, behavior in the workplace, social media activity and more.  

Does your office have guidelines on workplace relationships? Share your thoughts below about managing an office romance.

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How to Manage Job Search Frustrations

Christine Lord

Searching for a job is hard work!  It can be a real challenge especially in today’s competitive job market to stay positive. Manage job search frustrations with these helpful tips.

Constant disappointment and rejection can become increasingly frustrating and only adds to the stress of searching for a job.  Here are some ways you can remain positive and deal with the frustrations caused by the job search.

Write Down your Goals

Take advantage of this time to make a list of your goals, big and small.  Actually putting them on paper will force you to think about what you want to achieve, and will motivate you to reach them.  It’s almost like a to-do list for your career; it will be very cathartic to check things off your list, which will in turn motivate you throughout your job search.  Writing down your goals can also help you to find links between certain interests which may give you some other ideas on careers options you may not have considered before.     

Stay Organized

Use a notebook or spreadsheet to keep track of all of your applications.  Often times when you are searching for a job, it can almost feel like you are sending out resume after resume into the abyss, especially when you don’t receive any response back.  Staying organized will help you keep track and physically see which positions you have applied to.  Be sure to customize each resume and cover letter for each specific job, and ensure you follow up with each application, unless the job posting says otherwise.  Your spreadsheet can include information such as: job title, company & contact, date you applied, date to follow up, and outcome. 

Don’t be too Hard on Yourself

It is often easy to adopt a negative attitude and become frustrated when searching for a job.  It’s common to start thinking that you’re unemployable, which only adds to the stress of the search.  Try to focus on the positive aspects of the job search even if you have not secured an interview.  You may be building a great network, and learning more about what careers specifically interest you.  Just because you have not secured a job, or an interview yet, does not mean no one wants to hire you.  Focus on your strongest qualities and skills and how you can make these stand out to employers.

Take Days Off

It can be frustrating and emotionally exhausting to be checking job boards and sending out resumes every day.  To manage job search frustrations, you need to take some time to yourself, and take a break from the stress of job searching.  If you don’t you run the risk of burning yourself out, which will only add to your frustrations and negative feelings.  It can also cause you to lose sight of your main objective, which is to find a job that is the right fit, not just to find any ‘job.’  Have scheduled days off – ‘free days’ – where you don’t think about resumes or interviews.  Taking a few days off here and there can help you to refocus and come back fresh and ready to continue your search. 

It’s important to be able to recognize your frustrations and try to work through them.  By following these tips to manage job search frustrations, you’ll be able to handle the stress of the job search and persevere to find the light at the end of the tunnel.