Production Manager

BP Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Parental leave

RRSP & DPSP

TFSA

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Production Manager to lead Brampton plant operations, driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. You will develop people, optimize performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet schedules, reduce downtime, and improve OEE while shaping the future of our operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastic extrusion related field strongly encouraged.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a strong safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including productivity, OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production and quality challenges.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, employee performance, and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence?

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence?

We are looking for a Production Manager to lead production operations within our Brampton facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while helping shape the future of our operation.

You will work alongside talented cross-functional teams and play a key role in developing people, optimizing performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a strong safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production and quality challenges.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, employee performance, and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programs.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastic extrusion related field is strongly encouraged
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, and manufacturing reporting systems.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits In Joining Us

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.

We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay for this position ranges from 80 500$ to 102 000$ per year. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. Fully qualified and experienced candidates will typically align near the midpoint. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.

• This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.