Production Leader — Safety, Quality & Growth

Ground Effects LLC

Whitby

On-site

CAD 74,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Employee assistance program

Vacation days

Professional development

Pension plan

Life insurance

Safety footwear

Job summary

Ground Effects Solutions in Oshawa, Ontario, is seeking a Production Manager to lead our Operations team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive production targets, coach supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate scheduling, inventory control, and compliance with IATF 16949 standards. You will mentor teams, optimize processes, and communicate effectively with leadership to sustain world-class customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

High school diploma (Grade 12) required.
Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Automotive manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
Valid G driver's license with the ability to maintain driving privileges.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support daily production operations.
Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production reporting tools.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards and occupational health and safety requirements is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assist the Plant Manager in scheduling manufacturing activities based on customer releases to meet delivery requirements while minimizing inventory levels.
Ensure production orders are processed in FIFO (First-In, First-Out) sequence unless operational or customer requirements dictate otherwise.
Monitor daily production activities and review shift reports to identify and address operational concerns.
Maintain effective communication with production employees and leadership to support efficient daily operations.
Support attendance management, performance management, employee coaching, and corrective action processes.
Motivate, mentor, and provide guidance to Production Supervisors and other production leadership staff.
Ensure production teams comply with all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control plans and manufacturing standards.
Participate in the review and disposition of non-conforming products and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Oversee product handling and storage practices to prevent damage and ensure proper inventory control.
Support facility operations to ensure the plant meets manufacturing and operational requirements.
Ensure work instructions, procedures, and documentation are available and followed on the production floor.
Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and available to support production requirements.
Ensure work-in-process materials are properly identified and tagged in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
Support compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, company policies, and customer expectations.