Production Manager

itec group Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production activities in Hamilton, Ontario. This role involves leading multiple departments, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong understanding of production operations and safety standards. The offered salary range is $110,000 – $120,000. Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume to the contact provided.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 is required.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and achieve targets.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager for inventory management.
• Monitor team performance and coach staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Production operations understanding

Quality systems knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

College or University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMS

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as a Production Manager.

We’re looking for a driven Production Manager to lead multiple departments. In this role, you’ll oversee daily production activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are consistently met. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in meeting customer requirements and supporting our long-term operational success.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily production, adjust schedules, and ensure targets are consistently achieved
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities, challenges, and solutions.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to manage inventory needs and prevent shortages.
• Act as the main point of contact for urgent customer or production issues.
• Monitor team performance and coach supervisors and staff to reach productivity and quality goals.
• Improve job setup processes, manpower allocation, and workflow efficiency.
• Participate in hiring, training, performance reviews, and employee development planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, and output
• Champion a positive, motivated, and high-performance team culture

Mandatory Requirements:

• College or University degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Licensed Tool & Die Maker, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of production operations, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Experience with IATF 16949 (required).
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, CMS).
• Proven leadership ability with strong communication, motivation, and team-building skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Why Join Us?

Preferred Requirements:

• Opportunity to lead a key department and shape production strategy
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario

Salary Range:

$110,000 – $120,000

If you are interested in learning more about the Production Manager job opportunity, please submit your updated resume to [e-mail]

We are recruitment industry leaders committed to quality service, integrity, respect and equal opportunity. We pride ourselves on a personalized recruitment process driven by experienced professionals. We do not use AI in our recruitment decisions; each candidate is evaluated based on their unique experience, skills, and fit for the role. Accommodations are available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] or 1-877-682-8889 x223 if you require accommodation.

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