Manufacturing Liaison

Platinum Trailers; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

All-Equip/Platinum Trailers is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Liaison / Production Improvement Coordinator to bridge Engineering and Production on the shop floor, ensuring designs are practical and efficiently executed.

Based in Ontario, the role is full-time and on-site, with typical hours 7:00am–4:00pm and potential overtime. The position offers a competitive salary ($55,000–$75,000) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Background as a millwright, maintenance technician, production lead, fabricator, or mechanic.
• Strong understanding of shop-floor operations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between Engineering and Production teams.
• Review engineering drawings and provide manufacturing feedback.
• Identify production challenges and work with engineering to develop practical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Coordinate implementation of engineering changes on the production floor.
• Investigate production issues and drive corrective actions.
• Improve communication and workflow with shop floor employees and engineers.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Liaison / Production Improvement Coordinator

About The Role

We are seeking a hands‑on manufacturing professional who has progressed through production, maintenance, millwright, fabrication, or similar roles and is ready to take the next step in their career. This position serves as the bridge between Engineering and Production, ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and efficiently executed on the shop floor. The ideal candidate understands how things are actually built and enjoys working with both production teams and engineers to solve problems and improve processes.

Work Arrangement

Full-Time, Fully On‑site, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm, with potential for Over‑Time.

Compensation

This is an annual position paying $55,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefit package.

About Us

All-Equip/Platinum Trailers is a family‑owned business. Founded in 2011, we’ve grown into a recognized leader in both trailer manufacturing and heavy equipment repair and service, and it’s that repair experience that gives us a real edge. We’ve seen what fails in the field, what holds up under pressure, and what the competition consistently gets wrong. That knowledge is baked into everything we do.

Learn more about what we do: allequiprepair.ca and platinumtrailersmfg.com

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between Engineering and Production teams.
• Review engineering drawings and provide manufacturing feedback.
• Identify production challenges and work with engineering to develop practical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Coordinate implementation of engineering changes on the production floor.
• Investigate production issues and help drive corrective actions.
• Work directly with employees, supervisors, and engineers to improve communication and workflow.

Qualifications Required

• Several years of hands‑on manufacturing experience.
• Background as a Millwright, Maintenance Technician, Production Lead, Fabricator, Mechanic, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop‑floor operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people at all organizational levels.

Preferred

• Experience leading production teams or acting as a production supervisor.
• Exposure to process improvement, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working closely with engineering departments.
• Technical diploma, apprenticeship certification, or equivalent practical experience.

What We're Looking For

We're not necessarily looking for an engineer. We're looking for someone who has "been there and done that" on the production floor, understands the challenges faced by manufacturing teams, and can work effectively with engineers to develop practical, efficient solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manufacturing professional who wants to move into a more technical and collaborative role while remaining closely connected to production operations.