Machine Shop Manager: Lead, Optimize & Develop the Team

DynaIndustrial LP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Spending Account

Flex Benefits Program

RRSP matching

Performance reviews

Work-life balance

Career growth

Industry stability

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

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.