Manufacturing Manager

weir

Port Hope

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Weir ESCO in Port Hope, Ontario, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead our foundry operations onsite. You will drive safety, production planning, quality, and cost performance while coaching a diverse team.

You will partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain to deliver capital projects and continuous improvements, using Lean, Kaizen and RCA to improve efficiency. If you have 5+ years of leadership in heavy industry and a track record of building high-performance teams,

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry environments.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence principles.
Proven ability to lead change, execute initiatives with urgency, and foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage foundry manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement targets.
Supervise, coach, and develop salaried leaders and hourly employees, establishing clear performance expectations and feedback.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure production requirements are met and capital projects are supported.
Analyze production data to identify operational challenges and develop actionable plans to improve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing processes

Change leadership

Team development

ERP/manufacturing systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Weir ESCO

Location: Port Hope, Ontario

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir ESCO

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Safety Leadership: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to zero harm by promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all SHE standards, and leading by example to maintain a world-class safety environment.
Operational Management: Lead and manage foundry manufacturing operations including molding, melting, core making, or finishing. Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement targets.
Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop salaried leaders and hourly unionized employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies. Identify and implement initiatives to improve labor efficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance production processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production requirements are met and capital improvement projects are supported effectively.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze production data to identify operational challenges and develop actionable plans to improve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
Workforce Planning: Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to support changing production demands while maintaining compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Employee Relations: Foster positive employee relations, support engagement initiatives, and participate in labor relations activities including investigations, discipline, and grievance management.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry environments, preferably with unionized workforce management.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence principles.
Proven ability to lead change, execute initiatives with urgency, and foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/manufacturing systems.

Nice-to-haves:

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
Training and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience managing departmental budgets, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and employment/labour legislation.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We're passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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