Manufacturing Operations Manager

Samuel, Son & Co.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Metal Blanking in Brantford, Ontario, seeks a seasoned Operations leader with 6–8 years in manufacturing leadership and automotive experience. The role will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while expanding workforce capability and lean initiatives.

You will lead capital projects, manage manpower, and collaborate across departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. A strong track record in 5S/Lean and Six Sigma is valued.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leadership, workforce development, employee engagement, and team performance management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and cost management.
• Working knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Six Sigma principles is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in maintaining Samuel policies, values, and operational standards throughout SMB.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity remain the highest priorities across all plant activities.
• Foster a strong and engaged team culture by promoting accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and respect in alignment with Samuel's values.
• Establish and maintain a high-performing workforce through effective hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and the application of progressive discipline when required.
• Ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained to support customer demand, production schedules, and equipment capacity requirements.
• Lead capital projects required to maintain or improve plant operations, from capital request initiation through project completion.
• Collaborate across departments and foster a culture of open communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve customer quality satisfaction in partnership with the SMB Quality Department.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce development

Employee engagement

Team performance management

5S

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Education

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Samuel Metal Blanking in Brantford, Ontario, seeks a seasoned Operations leader with 6–8 years in manufacturing leadership and automotive experience. The role will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while expanding workforce capability and lean initiatives.

You will lead capital projects, manage manpower, and collaborate across departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. A strong track record in 5S/Lean and Six Sigma is valued.