Description
lean kaizen
5s
quality control
equipment reliability
manufacturing scheduling
team leadership
The Production Manager role at the Sumas plant is a hands‑on, leadership‑driven position responsible for overseeing plant operations. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Logistics, and emphasizes Lean/continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.
- Lead and coach production supervisors and staff to achieve safety, environmental, quality, cost, and service targets.
- Partner with Quality Control to ensure finished products meet customer requirements through continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to maintain equipment reliability, optimal efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness, including TPM involvement.
- Work with Shipping and Receiving to optimize the manufacturing schedule and adjust for cost‑effective customer service.
- Foster a highly engaged workforce and coordinate with HR on performance management, staffing, and employee development.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.
- Ensure effective employee training in quality, safety, and processes is completed.
- Mentor direct reports to build an accountable team that meets performance goals.
- Implement and sustain 5S housekeeping standards.
Requirements
technical degree
supervisory exp
six sigma
excel
leadership
problem solving
Candidates must hold a technical four‑year degree and have at least five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is a plus, and strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential.
- Hold a technical four‑year degree.
- Minimum five years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification (preferred).
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proven track record of operational enhancements through employee engagement.
- Ability to achieve results individually and as part of a team.
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $130,000 CAD and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, health spending accounts, short‑term disability, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, floating days, employee assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, awards, discounts, and engagement events.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and health spending accounts.
- Short‑term disability and 401(k) matching.
- Paid vacation, floating days, and employee assistance program.
- Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, awards, and employee discounts.
- Employee engagement events and recognition programs.
Training + Development
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