Interim Production Manager

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Pickering; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing business in Ontario seeks an Interim Production Manager for a fixed-term contract until March 2026. This hands-on leadership role involves supporting key production areas, overseeing teams, and ensuring efficient operations within a bespoke manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-value projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary with negotiable rates based on experience

Fixed term contract until March 2026

Opportunity to support a high-value project

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production or operations management, ideally in bespoke manufacturing.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Ability to support busy teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key production areas including paint, spray, assembly, and electrical assembly.
• Lead and develop team leaders and their teams.
• Maintain safe working practices across the shop floor.
• Monitor production performance and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

We’re working with a specialist manufacturing business on an exciting project starting immediately - and they need a capable and experienced Interim Production Manager to support operations on a fixed-term contract until March 2026.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a bespoke, small-batch manufacturing environment. You won’t be on the tools, but you’ll be front and centre, making sure teams are supported, processes are efficient, and customer orders are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality.

Responsibilities of the Interim Production Manager:

• Oversee and support key production areas including paint, spray, assembly, and electrical assembly
• Lead, coach and develop team leaders and their wider teams
• Report into the Head of Operations and work closely with leadership to meet project milestones
• Maintain safe and compliant working practices across the shop floor
• Monitor production performance, control costs, and hit key delivery deadlines
• Share your manufacturing know-how to help improve and streamline processes

Requirements for the Interim Production Manager:

• Proven experience in a production or operations management role, ideally within bespoke manufacturing
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage through others
• The ability to support busy teams and keep a complex operation running smoothly

What’s in it for you:

• Fixed term contract for approximately 10 months (until March 2026)
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday: 7:30am–12:30pm
• Competitive salary (inside IR35) with negotiable rates based on experience
• Opportunity to support a high-value, fast-moving project with a close-knit, skilled team

The Interim Production Manager will play a key part in ensuring this business can successfully deliver a time-sensitive, high-impact project. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, supporting teams, and being at the heart of manufacturing, this could be just the role for you.