Production Manager

The People Co.; Fergus; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding industry leader in Ontario is looking for a Production Manager to lead production targets, staff management, and oversee plant operations. The role requires over 3 years of production management experience in manufacturing along with a bachelor's degree in engineering. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and an opportunity to grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

RRSP match

Qualifications

• 3+ years production management experience within the manufacturing sector required.
• 4+ years TPM and CI, Lean, 5S or Kaizen experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff, motivating and mentoring them.
• Monitor and maintain productivity targets focusing on efficiency improvements.
• Ensure production process meets and exceeds expected KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety and Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Operational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree, BA in Engineering

Job description

Our client, an expanding industry leader, is looking for a Production Manager to join their team. In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in completing production targets, staff management and oversee plant operations. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What you will do in this role:

• Provides leadership and direction to staff including motivating, mentoring, and cross-training.
• Participate in ongoing H&S training, audits etc.
• Hands-on and prioritizes safety, quality control, operational efficiency, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by maintaining product integrity, practicing highest levels of GMPs and conforming to all company’s safety programs and SOPs.
• Review daily production schedules while working with plans and advise management of any discrepancies or issues to ensure production process meets and exceeds expected KPIs, attainment and efficiencies.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and maintain productivity targets, with a high emphasis on efficiency improvement and cost of goods reduction.
• Coordinate and develop documentation, standards, and processes to ensure quality and consistency in the manufacturing process.

What you will bring to the role:

• 3+ years production management (titled) experience within the manufacturing sector required.
• 4+ years TPM and CI, Lean, 5S or Kaizen experience required.
• Bachelor's degree, BA in Engineering ideal.

What our client is offering:

• A competitive salary, bonus, benefits and RRSP match.
• An opportunity to join an industry leader.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a reputable company, please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!