Production manager

Fed Manutech; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Executive support

Autonomy

Job summary

Fed Manutech in Longueuil, Canada seeks a Production Manager to lead a major assembly operation across day and evening shifts. You will drive performance, ensure safety and quality, and support the site's transformation through Lean practices.

You will report to the VP of CME & Brand Operations, oversee ~150 employees, and collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and IE to optimize flow. A minimum 5 years of leadership in manufacturing is required, with bilingual FR/EN proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing production supervisors and large manufacturing teams.
• Background in assembly, discrete manufacturing or high-mix production.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S; Green Belt/Black Belt an asset.
• Solid understanding of production planning and manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations to meet production, quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) objectives.
• Adjust production schedules and balance labor, equipment and materials to meet changing priorities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality and Industrial Engineering to maintain efficient production flow.
• Drive Lean and CI initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, efficiency, downtime, quality and delivery; report results to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with the QMS and promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Coach and develop production supervisors in performance, workforce planning and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Production planning

KPIs

Bilingual FR/EN

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Hi, I'm Simon Mathé, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech.

I'm currently recruiting a Production Manager for a well-established manufacturer of engineered products. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where operational excellence, continuous improvement and leadership play a key role. You'll lead a major assembly operation while driving performance and supporting the site's ongoing transformation.

Mission

Reporting to the Vice President, CME & Brand Operations, you will lead the assembly operations for a department of approximately 150 employees across day and evening shifts. Through your team of production supervisors, you'll ensure operations run safely, efficiently and on schedule while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Leading daily assembly operations to meet production, quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) objectives.
• Adjusting production schedules and balancing labor, equipment and materials to meet changing priorities.
• Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality and Industrial Engineering to maintain an efficient production flow.
• Driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Monitoring key operational KPIs, including output, efficiency, downtime, quality and delivery performance, and reporting results to senior leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) while promoting a strong health and safety culture.
• Coaching, developing and supporting production supervisors in employee performance, workforce planning and day-to-day operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, coordinating multiple teams and delivering measurable improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your profile

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing production supervisors and large manufacturing teams.
• Background in assembly, discrete manufacturing or high-mix production.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S and Root Cause Analysis; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an asset.
• Solid understanding of production planning and manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Professional proficiency in both French and English.

Working Conditions:

• Competitive salary between $100,000 and $125,000, based on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Strategic leadership role with significant influence on plant performance.
• Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.
• Ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities for career growth.
• High level of autonomy with strong executive support.