Manufacturing Manager

Safariland; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics and security products company located in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to drive production by managing an assembly team and ensuring optimal processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mechanical and electrical fabrication, a strong background in ERP systems, and effective leadership skills. This role provides an opportunity to significantly improve production quality while maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of mechanical and electrical fabrication experience.
• Three to five years of management experience in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to process improvement and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the assembly team through effective training and performance management.
• Establish and improve production processes to meet quality and output requirements.
• Review and optimize the production schedule to meet commitments and customer orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems proficiency

Process improvement

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

ICOR Technology, a robotics and security products company based in Ottawa, Ontario, is a company of the Safariland Group. With over 20 years of engineering and manufacturing experience, ICOR specializes in the design and precision manufacturing of high-quality EOD/IEDD protective security equipment. ICOR products are used by individuals in military, law enforcement, nuclear, and security-related sectors, and are developed through continuous dialogue with clients to ensure innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Manager, works as part of the operations team to determine required production volumes and schedules. The role ensures that the necessary equipment, staffing, and assembly processes are in place to consistently meet evolving production requirements. This position manages and develops an assembly team, oversees inventory accuracy and organization, and works within the MRP/ERP system to update jobs and inventory.

Typical Duties

• Manage and develop the assembly team through effective training, coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Establish and continuously improve production processes to deliver required quality and output while meeting time, cost, and material constraints.
• Manage the assembly team responsible for building and testing ICOR Technology products, including scheduling hours of work and vacations; provide instruction and support to team members.
• Review product BOMs and documentation for accuracy, updating when necessary.
• Recommend and maintain operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate problems and improve production quality.
• Review and optimize the production schedule; ensure that the plan is followed to meet schedule commitments, customer orders, and shifting priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain up-to-date knowledge of WHMIS and other safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills And Training Required

• Strong proficiency and experience working within complex ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Experience working in environments guided by structured Operating Models, including Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Minimum of three (3) years of mechanical and electrical fabrication experience.
• Three to five (3–5) years of management experience in a production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear guidance, feedback, and direction to the assembly team.
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to process improvement and cost reduction.
• Ability to establish effective production schedules.
• Strong creative and constructive problem-solving abilities.
• Motivated to achieve aggressive goals and maintain personal accountability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safe work practices, including WHMIS compliance.
• Other duties as required.