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DynaIndustrial LP

Saskatoon

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CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

DynaIndustrial Saskatoon is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead the machining team and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations. The role reports to the Production Manager and requires a driven, organized leader who develops their team and balances production priorities with quality and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solves problems, and takes ownership of safety, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Journeyperson Machinist designation or related industrial trade experience.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Comfortable with computers and manufacturing systems.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop machine shop employees.
Plan and coordinate daily shop operations to meet production schedules.
Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency within the department.
Ensure safe work practices and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources to support operational requirements.
Review and interpret manufacturing drawings and work instructions.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer expectations.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.
Provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and accountability to team members.
Support employee training, development, and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Time management

Manufacturing systems

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety & quality

Education

Journeyperson Machinist designation

Job description

Machine Shop Manager

Location: Saskatoon, SK Department: Shop Posted: 9/18/2026 Location Name: DynaIndustrial Saskatoon

Wage: Depends on Experience

Machine Shop Manager

Saskatoon, SK

DynaIndustrial specializes in custom design, manufacturing, machining, and repair of heavy industrial equipment for the steel industry, offshore oil equipment, mining equipment, and pipe mill equipment. To learn more about us, visit www.dynaindustrial.com.

DynaIndustrial is actively seeking a Machine Shop Manager for our Saskatoon facility. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this individual will provide strong leadership to our machining team while ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the department.

We are looking for someone who naturally leads by example and takes pride in developing their team. The successful candidate will be a driven, organized, and accountable leader who can effectively balance production priorities, employee development, quality standards, and customer expectations. If we spoke with previous co-workers, they would describe this person as approachable, supportive, fair, and respectful, while also being confident enough to hold their team accountable for results.

This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and has the determination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will embrace challenges, look for opportunities to improve processes, and take ownership of both successes and setbacks.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop machine shop employees
Plan and coordinate daily shop operations to meet production schedules
Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency within the department
Ensure safe work practices and compliance with company policies and procedures
Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources to support operational requirements
Review and interpret manufacturing drawings and work instructions
Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer expectations
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
Provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and accountability to team members
Support employee training, development, and succession planning initiatives

Preferred Qualifications