Manufacturing Leader — Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

Saint--gobain; Brampton; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare options

Parental leave & PTO

Retirement savings plan (RRSP/DPSP/TF"

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

LiveWell program

Pet insurance options

Perks & Savings Program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain in Brampton is seeking a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement while shaping the future of our operation, working with cross-functional teams to develop people and improve processes.

You will lead and coach supervisors, meet production schedules, optimize OEE, and champion Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastic extrusion field strongly encouraged.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a strong safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production and quality challenges.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, employee performance, and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Production scheduling

KPI management

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Employee development

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional collaboration

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Saint-Gobain in Brampton is seeking a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement while shaping the future of our operation, working with cross-functional teams to develop people and improve processes.

You will lead and coach supervisors, meet production schedules, optimize OEE, and champion Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement across the plant.