Production Manager

Description

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean tools, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Ensure full compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.
• Administer WSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long-term scalability.
• Engage in strategic planning and execution with senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Maintain a positive and productive union-management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.

Requirements

• Proven success leading growth initiatives such as shift expansion, factory scale-up, or capacity increases.
• Background in custom or project-based manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high-performing teams.
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.

Benefits

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology
• Competitive benefits package
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance