Operations Manager

Universe Machine Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Job summary

Saturn Machine Works Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production performance, safety, quality, staffing, and financial results.

You will lead department managers, optimize workflows across manufacturing processes, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement while enforcing policies and safety standards. The role requires a Red Seal Machinist certification, 15+ years of related leadership experience in manufacturing, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related industry experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing all aspects of manufacturing and machine shop operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive improvements.
• Proven project management, planning, budgeting, and coordination.
• Collaborative leadership with a respectful, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including budgeting, cost control, and asset management.
• Delegate responsibly while ensuring policy compliance and accountability.
• Address product, process, and quality issues with corrective actions.
• Oversee purchasing for cost-effective procurement and on-time delivery.
• Monitor pricing, quotes, orders, and project costing; manage divisional expenses.
• Support business development and maintain key customer relationships.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment, development, and performance management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety program effectiveness.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement in health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

MS Office

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Team management

Budgeting

Supply chain

Education

Red Seal Machinist

Blue Seal or Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ERP software

Job description

Established in 1999, Saturn Machine Works Ltd. (Saturn) is the go-to problem-solving machine shop located in Edmonton, Alberta. We are a CNC production machine shop with a new 24,000 sq.ft. facility that allows us to better service our customers in the oil and gas, mining, automotive, industrial, and electrical industries. Saturn is recognized with customers for providing top quality machined parts of all types as well as prototypes and parts with complex geometries.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• 40 hours per week

About the Role

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing operations, production performance, safety, quality, staffing, and financial results. The role involves leading department managers, ensuring efficient workflow across manufacturing processes, maintaining customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas:

• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, including operational planning, budgeting, cost control, and management of company assets and financial expenditures.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability for departmental performance and ensuring company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities are consistently followed.
• Identify and address product, process, and quality issues by implementing corrective actions, documenting concerns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing operations to ensure cost-effective procurement, vendor accountability, and timely delivery of materials that support operational needs.
• Monitor and manage financial and operational control systems; including overseeing pricing and quotation processes, reviewing customer orders and project costing, resolving operational issues, maintaining standard pricing structures, and approving divisional expenses and invoices.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities, evaluating products and services, assisting with strategic planning, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with HR to support recruitment, employee development, performance management, compensation planning, workforce planning, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Ensure legal obligations and regulatory requirements are properly identified, communicated, and managed throughout the organization.
• Oversee maintenance and security programs to ensure company equipment, facilities, assets, and records are properly maintained, protected, and supported by effective safety and security procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture through safe work practices, hazard awareness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Minimum 15 years of related industry experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Must have experience managing all aspects of manufacturing and machine shop operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, including planning, coordination, execution, and completion within established timelines and budget.
• Ability to work with employees fairly and equitably while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Proficient in computer systems and ERP business software, with the ability to learn and adapt to company-specific programs and technologies.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a focus on accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Required Education:

• Red Seal Machinist certification required.
• Blue Seal certification, Business, or Business Management degree, is considered an asset.

Pay: $40.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person