Ops Program Manager — R&D to Production (Hybrid Calgary)

IDR, Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 224,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions company in Calgary is seeking a Program Manager - Operations to lead R&D operations in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on process optimization and involves managing multiple projects efficiently. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 8 years of experience in R&D operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing R&D operations or technical programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to bridge R&D and production, turning new product designs into production-ready processes.
• Hands-on experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate R&D operations, ensuring projects progress efficiently from development to production.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support plant expansion efforts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

R&D operations management

Process optimization

Project management tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading industrial solutions company in Calgary is seeking a Program Manager - Operations to lead R&D operations in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on process optimization and involves managing multiple projects efficiently. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 8 years of experience in R&D operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package with full benefits.