Operations Manager

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Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Woodstock seeks an experienced Operations Manager to optimize manufacturing operations. This role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement, requiring a strong background in automotive stamping and proven leadership skills. Join a culture focused on innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Focus on professional development

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operations leadership experience in automotive stamping.
• Strong technical knowledge of stamping presses and metal forming processes.
• Experience with operational KPIs and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Drive performance on key operational metrics: safety, OEE, scrap reduction.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams for process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in automotive stamping to lead and optimize day-to-day manufacturing operations at their facility in Woodstock, ON. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to meet customer and business requirements
• Ensure all stamping processes operate safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality
• Drive performance on key operational metrics: safety, OEE, scrap reduction, downtime, and throughput
• Develop and mentor supervisors and technical staff, promoting accountability and continuous growth
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to support new program launches and process improvements
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and a continuous improvement culture on the shop floor
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all customer-specific standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operations leadership experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive stamping environment
• Proven success managing multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Strong technical knowledge of stamping presses, die maintenance, and metal forming processes
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing practices, operational KPIs, and workforce development
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience launching new stamping programs
• Background in robotics, welding, or assembly operations
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems (such as Plex or SAP)

Why Join Our Client’s Organization

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a mission-critical manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Strong focus on professional development and long-term career growth

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational performance, Prime Management Group Inc. invites you to apply. For more information about the role, please contact Jay McKillop at [e-mail].

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