Manufacturing Operations Leader

Maibec Inc.; East River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

Maibec CanExel siding plant in East River, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our CanExel engineered wood siding manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, production, quality, cost, and customer service objectives while shaping high-performing teams and advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, develop supervisors, manage budgets, and collaborate across departments to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and company standards.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and performance targets.
• Develop, coach, and support supervisors and production teams to maximize engagement and results.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements that enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and HR to achieve operational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, including recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources to meet operational and financial goals.
• Lead capital projects, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team and support continuous manufacturing operations.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Maibec CanExel siding plant in East River, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our CanExel engineered wood siding manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, production, quality, cost, and customer service objectives while shaping high-performing teams and advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, develop supervisors, manage budgets, and collaborate across departments to achieve