Production Manager

IKO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to enhance productivity and quality in Calgary. This role involves leading a dedicated team, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial production leadership and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation and benefits while focusing on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Benefits

Health and benefit plan

Matched retirement savings program

Opportunity for growth

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial production leadership, preferably in crushing or mining.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production department focusing on process improvements.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance awareness among team members.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Process Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team in Calgary. The successful candidate is an experienced, results-oriented, hands-on leader, with the potential to advance within our organization. The role involves driving synergy between technological advancements and workplace performance.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position will be responsible for coaching, educating, and motivating production supervisors and coordinating manufacturing activities for the production line. Key metrics include safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, and productivity.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Health and benefit plan
• Matched retirement savings program
• Opportunity to join a growing organization focused on Diversity and Inclusion
• Work with an industry leader in manufacturing

When you join us, you will be:

• Continuously improving productivity and quality of production processes
• Leading the Production department, focusing on process and system improvements
• Ensuring proper documentation and reporting (compliance, checklists, work orders, metrics, incident investigations, etc.)
• Managing production budgets effectively
• Collaborating with Maintenance on downtime and shutdown planning
• Maintaining safety and environmental compliance awareness
• Enhancing housekeeping for a safe working environment
• Increasing employee engagement and labor relations through continuous improvement initiatives
• Driving accountability among team members
• Working with regulatory and internal departments as required
• Collaborating with HR on personnel matters
• Facilitating root cause analysis with cross-functional teams
• Working with Maintenance to increase technical knowledge of the team
• Planning and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Developing department goals aligned with company values

Our Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years in progressive industrial production leadership, preferably in crushing, screening, or mining
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Some travel required (Canada and US)
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proactive with a proven track record of project leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with process safety management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills
• Ability to build morale, lead change, and improve team performance
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and positive change

Benefits of Employment

IKO values its employees and offers competitive compensation, health care, a challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination and provide accommodations upon request during the hiring process.