Operations Manager

Prime Management Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving industrial manufacturer in Hamilton seeks an Operations Manager – Projects to lead a high-performing team in a customized engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in manufacturing leadership, strong project management skills, and a passion for operational excellence. This role emphasizes creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Join a values-driven company focused on growth and impactful projects.

Benefits

Growth-focused leadership

Challenging projects with real impact

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in industrial or steel manufacturing.
• Strong project management expertise with measurable success.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and manufacturing team.
• Oversee engineering projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Drive process improvements optimizing productivity.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Operations management

Project management

Communication skills

Innovative mindset

Job description

Ready to lead with vision, creativity, and impact?

We’re looking for an Operations Manager – Projects to join a thriving industrial manufacturer in the Hamilton area. If you have a strong background in manufacturing leadership, operations management, and industrial project delivery, this is your chance to step into a role where innovation, growth, and values are at the core of everything we do.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This isn’t a typical operations job. You’ll be working in a customized engineering and steel manufacturing environment, managing complex projects and driving operational excellence. You’ll report to a visionary, pragmatic leader who’s also a fantastic mentor, someone who values both results and professional development. Here, your voice matters. You’ll be encouraged to think outside the box, challenge traditional approaches, and lead your team toward continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a high-performing operations and manufacturing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation
• Oversee industrial and customized engineering projects from concept through delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency
• Manage the project team to strictly adhere to the master schedule, driving on-time project execution without compromising quality
• Drive process improvements that optimize productivity and reduce costs in a steel manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with company growth goals
• Motivate, mentor, and guide your team to deliver results that exceed client expectations

What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience in industrial or steel manufacturing, ideally in a customized engineering environment
• A creative, innovative mindset with the ability to think strategically and drive change
• Strong project management and operations management expertise with measurable success in delivering outcomes on schedule
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire teams
• A passion for manufacturing innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

What’s In It For You

• Join a values-driven company that is growth-oriented, innovative, and people-focused
• Work with a leadership team that values your ideas and invests in your growth
• Lead unique, challenging industrial manufacturing projects that have a real impact
• Be part of a workplace that balances stability with creativity, accountability, and teamwork

Apply today if you’re ready to take your operations leadership career to the next level and make a lasting impact in the manufacturing industry.