Manager, Operations

Socket.dev; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Metal Blanking in Brantford, Ontario seeks a Manufacturing Operations Leader to uphold safety, quality and productivity across all plant activities. The role focuses on developing a high-performing workforce through hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance management, while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

The incumbent will lead capital projects, ensure adherence to policies, and report key metrics to the Director of Operations, collaborating across departments to

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, workforce development and team performance management.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to uphold Samuel policies, values and standards across SMB.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity remain top priorities across all plant activities.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and performance management; apply progressive discipline when required.
• Lead capital projects from initiation through completion to maintain/ improve operations.
• Report KPIs and plant metrics to the Director of Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

5S/Lean

Cost management

Six Sigma

Automotive

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical/Industrial Eng.

Job description

Principle Accountabilities

• Provide leadership in maintaining Samuel policies, values, and operational standards throughout SMB.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity remain the highest priorities across all plant activities.
• Foster a strong and engaged team culture by promoting accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and respect in alignment with Samuel's values.
• Establish and maintain a high-performing workforce through effective hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and the application of progressive discipline when required.
• Ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained to support customer demand, production schedules, and equipment capacity requirements.
• Ensure Supervisors are effectively utilizing resources, equipment, and personnel to achieve safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of plant and office supplies, reviewing usage and pricing regularly to ensure cost-effective purchasing and uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct regular plant and safety meetings, maintaining open communication with plant staff and supervisors to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality standards, environmental management system requirements, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Report operational performance indicators and key plant metrics to the Director of Operations.
• Lead capital projects required to maintain or improve plant operations, from capital request initiation through project completion.
• Collaborate across departments and foster a culture of open communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for achieving operational cost, productivity, and throughput targets.
• Maintain and improve customer quality satisfaction in partnership with the SMB Quality Department.
• Continuously identify, support, and drive opportunities for process, performance, and operational improvement.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety policies and actively promote safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in accordance with 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Conduct all work in a manner consistent with Samuel's values, policies, and operational standards.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leadership, workforce development, employee engagement, and team performance management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and cost management.
• Working knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Six Sigma principles is considered an asset.

Location and Reporting Relationship

• The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Operations, Automotive.
• This position is located at Samuel Metal Blanking in Brantford, Ontario.

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At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge toour thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offercountless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to makedecisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communitieswhere we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make yourmark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’restronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed tobuilding and creating an environment that is open and welcoming foreveryone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.