Operations Manager

ProMach; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Hamilton, Ontario seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations. This role involves overseeing production scheduling, managing manufacturing activities, and coordinating supply-chain processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a background in engineering or business. Competitive compensation package includes salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive medical and dental programs

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in custom manufacturing or automation.
• Strong focus on operations and business processes.
• Ability to implement controls and process standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production scheduling and manufacturing activities.
• Promote new strategies for business performance improvement.
• Monitor financial performance and departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Process improvement

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering, business, or similar

Tools

ERP systems (Syteline a plus)

Microsoft Project

Job description

ProMach's Edson Packaging Machinery division, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead plant operations. Are you motivated by this work? You’ll oversee production scheduling, manage manufacturing activities, and coordinate supply‑chain processes to improve throughput, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction. This position will be onsite and based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the overall vision and direction for the implementation of the internal operations.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve business performance.
• Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Hire, train, develop and engage employees both within the operations team and in the company.
• Manage the team engagement in the department by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers and customers.
• Monitor financial performance to ensure the department is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment.
• Examines reports (e.g., inventory, sales and daily reports) to determine the operational activities of the company and ensure optimum performance.
• Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for integration task assignment and resource loading schedules.
• Responsible for primary and integration quality control checks and department safety.
• Oversee building maintenance and review overhead costs for business saving opportunities.
• Performs other duties as required.

There’s no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative, and we pride ourselves on being a company where people choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Your total compensation includes a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical and dental programs, life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in engineering, business or similar is required.
• 10 or more years of previous management experience in a custom manufacturing, automation environment with proven leadership abilities required.
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, and procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization.
• Proven ability to implement strong controls and process standards
• Experience with ERP systems (Syteline a plus) and Microsoft Project or similar workflow planning programs.
• Proficient technical knowledge and process support skills, including a good knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Travel: Occasional travel to the U.S. will be required.

Edson is a leading manufacturer of case and tray packing solutions specifically designed for the converted paper, diaper, and nonwoven market industry, Edson is a powerful, advanced, solution‑based provider that integrates innovation and today’s evolving technologies in robotics, branding products, quick changeovers, and intelligent HMIs to keep their customers progressing forward with confidence. Edson is a fast‑growing division of Pro Mach, Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Pro Mach adheres to the principle of employment equity. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.