Production Manager

Fuze HR Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in Calgary, Canada, is seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced, in‑office setting. The role demands Lean/Six Sigma discipline, strong leadership, and a proven track record of driving cost efficiency and throughput across multiple departments.

You will oversee production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with accountability for safety, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related business discipline.
• 10+ years of operational leadership across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in a high-tech/electronics manufacturing environment preferred.
• Budgeting and financial statement knowledge.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet production targets, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and adjust production schedules based on workload, manpower, machine capacity, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor job progress and shop performance; identify bottlenecks or delays and take corrective action.
• Drive production performance reviews and corrective actions when targets are missed.
• Use production tracking and ERP systems to monitor job status, labour, and overall production performance.
• Champion the development of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement culture.
• Contribute significantly to the development and execution of the company's manufacturing strategic plan.
• Support the development and use of standard work practices, procedures, and training materials.
• Manage budgets and drive cost reduction across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and management teams to align production priorities and resolve issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop shop personnel while fostering a positive, accountable, team‑oriented culture.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing performance feedback for shop employees, in coordination with management and HR.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing guidance to support employee performance and skill development.
• Lead OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) initiatives within the facility.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety

Quality

Productivity

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership development

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electronics/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related business discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager – Calgary

Work Environment

This is a full-time in office position, working 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related business discipline
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in a high-tech/electronics manufacturing environment preferred
• 10+ years of operational leadership experience, managing 80+ direct and indirect staff across multiple manufacturing departments
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving abilities

The Opportunity

With cutting‑edge facilities in Calgary, Canada, and Tempe, USA, Our Client is a leading force in electronics manufacturing. For 25 years, we have built a reputation for excellence, delivering high‑quality, scalable solutions to established businesses across sectors such as energy, defense, communications, industrial, and emerging technology.

Our expertise spans complex PCB assembly, full‑system integration, and supply chain optimization, ensuring precision, reliability, and efficiency at every stage. Certified through Canada’s Controlled Goods Program and the USA’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Our Client meets the highest security and compliance standards.

At ‘Our Client’, we don’t just build products. We build long‑term partnerships based on trust, consistency, and exceptional results.

This role will be responsible for all manufacturing operations. This includes championing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. The objective will be to exceed client expectations and increase profitability and growth.

Who You Are

• Thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Passionate about building strategic projects that drive performance and process improvement across the organization
• Committed to safety, quality, and productivity in everything you do
• A strong communicator who connects effectively with a diverse workforce at all levels
• Eager to understand, and improve processes to advance continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Detail‑oriented with a growth mindset
• A go‑getter who can motivate teams to embrace meaningful change
• Applies Lean/Six Sigma principles consistently to build an efficient, reliable work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet production targets, delivery schedules, and quality standards
• Plan, coordinate, and adjust production schedules based on workload, manpower, machine capacity, and delivery requirements
• Monitor job progress and shop performance; identify bottlenecks or delays and take corrective action
• Drive production performance reviews and corrective actions when targets are missed
• Use production tracking and ERP systems to monitor job status, labour, and overall production performance
• Champion the development of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement culture
• Contribute significantly to the development and execution of the company's manufacturing strategic plan
• Support the development and use of standard work practices, procedures, and training materials
• Manage budgets and drive cost reduction across manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and management teams to align production priorities and resolve issues
• Lead, mentor, and develop shop personnel while fostering a positive, accountable, team‑oriented culture
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing performance feedback for shop employees, in coordination with management and HR
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing guidance to support employee performance and skill development
• Lead OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) initiatives within the facility

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 60472609
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1