Operations Manager

Ecruit; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario, Ecruit, seeks an Operations Manager with a strong background in manufacturing, particularly in tool and die making. The successful candidate will oversee production and maintenance operations, ensuring quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for growth

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with expertise in tool and die making.
• Strong understanding of metal stamping, press operations, and quality systems (ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001).
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Manage daily operations to ensure smooth production and maintenance processes.
• Maintain accountability for quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Operations Manager – CAD 120,000 – CAD 130,000 + Benefits – Ontario, CA

The Role

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a hands-on approach to tool and die making? Do you have a passion for driving efficiency and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment?

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as an Operations Manager in our manufacturing plant. If you have strong leadership skills and technical expertise in tool and die making, metal stamping, and maintenance operations, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of production, maintenance, and tool room operations to ensure optimal performance. Your focus will be on managing day-to-day activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met consistently.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a thriving company, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Promote a safety-first culture on the shop floor.
• Implement 6S principles and support ISO 14001 environmental goals.

Production Oversight

• Manage daily operations to ensure smooth production and maintenance processes.
• Monitor labor, equipment, and material use to meet production targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of products by overseeing scheduling and logistics.
• Track and improve KPIs, including OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle times.

Maintenance & Tool Room

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure availability of critical replacement parts and tooling.
• Work with engineering and tool room teams on repairs, rebuilds engineering changes and tooling trials.

Quality Performance

• Maintain accountability for quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support APQP processes and product launches.
• Resolve quality issues promptly, ensuring effective communication with quality teams.

Leadership & Communication

• Lead, train, and develop team leaders and hourly staff.
• Foster a positive and results-oriented work environment.
• Regularly communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Participate in production meetings and cross-functional reviews.

The Company

Warren Industries Ltd. is a privately-owned auto-parts manufacturer based in Ontario, Canada, that supplies the global OE auto-parts industry from plants in Ontario, Canada and through an alliance partnership in Shanghai, China. We are committed to delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential for growth.
• Health and wellness programs.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with expertise in tool and die making, production, and maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of metal stamping, press operations, and quality systems (ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001).
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on, results-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.

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