Production Manager

Wuxly Movement; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuxly Movement in Mississauga, Canada, seeks a seasoned Production Manager to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations for defence, government, and consumer apparel programs. You will manage production schedules, quality systems, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality products.

The role requires 5–10 years in production/manufacturing with apparel/textile experience, strong ISO knowledge, and cross-functional leadership within a

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Quality Management, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in production, manufacturing, quality assurance, or operations management within apparel, textiles, soft goods, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, quality systems, inspection methods, and supplier management.
• Experience with domestic and international contract manufacturers.
• Experience implementing quality management systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of manufacturing operations to deliver on time and at scale.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, balancing quality, cost, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate priorities across suppliers, product development, and operations teams.
• Monitor capacity, resolve scheduling or supply chain issues, and audit suppliers.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Diploma)

Textile/Manufacturing related degree

Production planning

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

ISO 9001/14001 knowledge

Contract manufacturers management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Wuxlyis a Canadian leader inadvanced textile integration, tactical apparel, smarttextilesand soft-goods manufacturing—pairingdesign, pattern engineering, supply chain, and scalable productionto deliver fordefenceand government clients. Weoperateas thecommercial and operational bridgebetween breakthrough textile technologies and end users—acting as asystems integrator and program managerfrom concept to delivery. Our work sits in thedual-use arena: mission-ready solutions forDefence& Tactical, extreme cold weather(uniforms, outerwear, shelters, covers, concealment) alongside a growingconsumer business, translating that same performance standard intopremium outerwear and everyday gearbuilt for real conditions. Our products and programs are executed underISO 9001/14001 disciplineand shaped by performance proven in the world’s harshest environments.

Reporting toWuxly'sChief Operating Officer, the Production Manageris responsible foroverseeing the planning,andexecutionof manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time, meet stringent performance standards, and are produced efficiently at scale. Working closely with product development, technical design, manufacturing partners, and suppliers, this role manages production schedules, quality systems, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality manufacturing acrossdefence, government, and consumer apparel and soft goods programs.

What you will get up to:

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage end-to-end production activities across internal operations and external manufacturing partners.
• Develop andmaintainproduction schedules to ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality, cost, and performanceobjectives.
• Coordinate production priorities across suppliers, sourcing, product development, and operations teams.
• Monitor production capacity,identifyconstraints, and proactively resolve scheduling or supply chain issues.
• Build strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturing partners.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement metrics.
• Conduct factory audits, production visits, and quality assessments to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities, ensuring manufacturing partners understand product and quality expectations.
• Identifyopportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product consistency, and operational performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements that reduce defects, improve throughput, and enhance product quality.
• Analyze production and quality data toidentifytrends and drive informed decision-making.
• Review production samples and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Industrial Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing, Operations, and Logistics teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring production readiness, manufacturing feasibility, and quality planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges during sampling and production.
• Participate in design reviews, production planning meetings, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.

Systems & Compliance

• Maintaindocumentation supporting production,inspections, corrective actions, and supplier performance.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management processes and continuous compliance initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing processescomply withapplicable customer, government, defence, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization and supplier network.

Skills And QualificationsWe’reLooking For:

• Alignment with, and exemplification ofWuxly'svalues (Unequivocal Excellence, Act Like an Owner, Drive Innovation, The Need for Speed).
• Diploma orBachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Quality Management, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in production, manufacturing, quality assurance, or operations management within apparel, textiles, soft goods, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, quality systems, inspection methods, and supplier management.
• Experience working with domestic and international contract manufacturers.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles; experience with ISO 1401 is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple production programs simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting regulated, military, or government manufacturing programs with stringent quality, traceability, and documentation requirements.

*Wuxly may use AI to assist in the initial screening stage of the recruitment process - however, Humans will be the primary reviewer of applications.

*Wuxly values diversity in our team, as well as in our customers, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.

*Wuxly welcomes and encourages applications from everyone. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Recruiter or Human Resources Associate when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

*Wuxly is committed to doing business with local manufacturers, vendors, and partners, and to be leaders in the efforts to re-shore manufacturing in Ontario and Canada. Wuxly prioritizes recruiting and hiring local talent into positions to lead these initiatives, and are committed to being positive corporate citizens within our community.