Operations Manager - Projects

Prime Management Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and oversee customized engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in industrial manufacturing and a passion for operational excellence. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact and grow within a value-driven company that fosters innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Work-life balance

Innovative project leadership

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in industrial or steel manufacturing.
• Ability to drive change creatively and strategically.
• Demonstrated success in project and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing operations team focused on innovation.
• Oversee engineering projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage projects to adhere to schedules while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership experience in industrial manufacturing

Project management expertise

Strong communication skills

Creative and innovative mindset

Job description

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.