Operations Manager

MacDonald Search Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDonald Search Group is guiding an experienced Operations Manager for an on-site role in Greater Vancouver. The position oversees production operations, directs shop personnel and engineering/programming alignment to meet on-time delivery and quality goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial operations, Red Seal Journeyman credentials, and strong lean six sigma expertise to drive continuous improvement and safe, efficient manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in industrial operations.
• Experience leading CNC manufacturing operations.
• Lean Six Sigma, 5S knowledge and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach shop personnel and manufacturing programmers daily.
• Lead changes to established work practices and improve methods.
• Coordinate drawings, CNC programs, tooling and work instructions for on-time production.
• Oversee machining methods, setup practices, tooling and fixture improvements with the team.
• Maintain a safe, orderly workplace with regular training and hazard corrections.
• Create and monitor operating metrics: delivery, lead time, WIP, scrap and labour.
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

CNC manufacturing

Education

Red Seal Journeyman

Tools

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Job description

Based in the Greater Vancouver Area, our client has over 50 years in business with a busy, industrial manufacturing facility. They are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to report to the President and oversee the production operations on site.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily direction, coaching and feedback to shop personnel and manufacturing programmers.
• Lead changes to established work practices.
• Align engineering/programming work with shop requirements so drawings, CNC programs, tooling, materials and work instructions are ready when needed.
• Oversee machining methods, setup practices, tooling and fixture improvements with the engineering/programming team.
• Maintain a safe, orderly workplace through regular floor presence, employee training and timely correction of hazards.
• Create and track a focused set of operating measures, including delivery performance, lead time, work in progress, scrap/rework and labour performance.
• Support implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Other as required

Requirements:

• Experience leading CNC manufacturing operations, ideally in custom machining, industrial equipment or another low-volume environment with a highly varied product mix.
• Post secondary, Red Seal Journeyman or related experience in fabrication, operations and related
• 10+ years in a related industrial operation
• Knowledge and training in lean six sigma, 5S, and related functions
• Strong people leader with change management experience

Salary in the 130-140,000 range