Operations Manager

Summit Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metals manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive multi-site operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in the steel industry, and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. This hands-on leadership role involves team development, strategic planning, and maintaining a safety culture. Benefits include a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in the steel industry.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practices.
• Track record in leading a diverse manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site operations and ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and execute strategic goals and project oversight.
• Ensure safety and quality of products in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing metals manufacturing company with multiple facilities. They are seeking a full-time Operations Manager to lead multi-site operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, safety culture, and team development.

Responsibilities

• The position will require presence at the locations with close working relationship with all partners and stakeholders.
• Management oversight of Plant Operations.
• Management oversight of related trucking Operations.
• Ensuring the safe operations of all personnel in the plant with a strong focus on developing a Health and Safety culture.
• Responsibility to ensure the quality of products produced and shipped.
• Creating long-term goal and the development and execution of strategy, project oversight and accountability for results.
• Developing a team with strong bench strength. Identifying and developing team members for key positions within the organization and ensuring regular cross training.
• Responsible for analyzing and budgeting operational costs and overtime to minimize expenses and Capex spending.
• Identifying problems within the organization and working with the leadership team in implement robust solutions at all levels of the organization.
• Communication of overall vision for the business and execution of the teams to this strategy.
• Establishing and maintaining a team first culture, employee development, and continuous improvement with focus on aggressive benchmarking in increase competitiveness.
• High energy leadership.

Qualifications

• Track record in leading a diverse manufacturing team, preferably within the metals industry or heavy manufacturing.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in the steel industry.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Business or related field).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six sigma, TPM and other process improvement tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Well organized and adaptable to a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office and a knowledge of ERP systems.
• Transportation experience would be an asset.
• Experience with cranes and trucking would be beneficial.

Application Instructions

While we appreciate all inquiries, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.