Production Manager

Overview

Lead production operations, manage staff and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• production oversight
• safety management
• quality assurance
• kpi analysis
• process optimization
• staff coaching

Tasks

-Oversee manufacturing operations including management of production personnel across two shifts. -Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering to understand and anticipate needs and to enhance business processes. -Role model the right behaviors and promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environment regulations, along with participating in safety audits and supporting incident investigations. -Ensure adherence to quality standards and work closely with the Quality department to resolve product issues. -Provide recommendations to enhance the business to handle projected growth. -Manage, train, and coach manufacturing staff to achieve short and long-term performance goals. -Ensure timely execution of work orders with optimal use of manpower, materials and equipment. -Work with internal engineering in a hands-on approach to resolve technical challenges associated with manufacturing customized equipment. -Analyze data to monitor performance against KPIs (safety, cost/efficiency, downtime, output, quality) and identify actions to close the gap. -Identify opportunities to optimize the production process and reduce cost.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• lean manufacturing
• iso9001
• iso14001
• 5+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Previous experience of continuous improvement through design and/or manufacturing optimization. -Fluent in English, both verbal and written. -Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel. -Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO14001. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or a related discipline. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering may also be considered. -Electrical equipment manufacturing background is an asset. -Experience: 5+ years of management/supervision in an industrial environment. Make to order/ Engineer to order manufacturing background preferred. -Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies. -Effective communication skills, both intra- and interdepartmentally. -Understanding of transformer designs and manufacturing workflow, along with resolving production issues. -Strong leadership and team management skills. -This role is located in an office environment, with frequent visits to manufacturing floors.

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Benefits

-Powersmiths offers an interesting, innovative work environment, competitive salaries and a competitive benefits package.

About Socomec Group

-Designs and manufactures electrical equipment, evolving from a family business to a global industrial group. -Crafts critical-power solutions like UPS, transfer switches, and energy storage systems for sensitive operations and data centers. -A leader in low-voltage switchgear, ensuring reliable power control and safety across industrial and commercial applications. -Offers energy-efficiency solutions including sensors, metering software, and monitoring tools to optimize building performance. -Provides expert services such as preventative maintenance, analytics, project consulting, and training to support clients comprehensively. -Notable projects include grid-stabilizing storage systems, microgrids for EV charging, and high-availability installations worldwide. -Acquired PowerUp to integrate AI-driven battery intelligence, enhancing energy-storage performance.

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