Machine Shop Manager

DynaIndustrial

Saskatoon

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Spending Account

Comprehensive Flex Benefits Program

Matching RRSP contributions

Regular performance and development—di

Work-life balance focus

Supportive team-oriented culture

Advancement opportunities

Stable company with 45+ years of track

Job summary

DynaIndustrial in Saskatoon, SK, is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead our machining team and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the department. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will balance production priorities with employee development and quality to meet customer expectations.

You will drive daily planning, monitor productivity, coach staff, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

Journeyman Machinist

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Coaching & development

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety & quality

Job description

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