Production Manager

MMIST; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Production Manager to lead the electromechanical manufacturing and assembly teams across multiple programs. You will set priorities, coordinate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering and Program Management to build achievable schedules while guiding teams toward continuous improvement and strong safety practices.

The role requires a solid technical grasp of electromechanical systems, experience managing manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience supervising complex manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, or related environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electromechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
• Experience measuring performance with KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day electromechanical manufacturing and assembly activities across programs.
• Establish production priorities and lead daily operational meetings.
• Track manufacturing performance using KPIs and take corrective action.
• Identify constraints and risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering and PM to develop achievable schedules.
• Champion process improvements to productivity, workflow and efficiency.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to manufacturing practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Electromechanical

Production planning

ERP/MRP familiarity

Quality systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Manager

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa™ family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS™ Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink™ Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Manager the lead our Electromechanical Production team.

What will you be doing?

• Direct day-to-day electromechanical manufacturing and assembly activities across multiple programs and product lines.
• Establish production priorities and facilitate daily operational meetings to keep teams aligned.
• Track manufacturing performance through meaningful KPIs and take action when results fall outside expectations.
• Identify production constraints, resource gaps, and emerging schedule risks, then develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Optimize the use of people, equipment, tooling, materials, and manufacturing capacity.
• Maintain visibility of work-in-progress, backlog, staffing requirements, and overall production capacity.
• Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to develop achievable schedules and respond to changing requirements.
• Champion improvements to manufacturing processes, productivity, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce consistent adherence to established manufacturing practices and procedures.
• Partner with Quality to address non-conformances, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve recurring production and quality issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer, regulatory, and internal quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the Production team.
• Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and participate in employee performance reviews.
• Identify skills gaps and training requirements and support the development of employees at all levels.
• Confirm that employees have the training, qualifications, certifications, and competencies necessary for their assigned responsibilities.
• Develop employee development and succession strategies that support the organization's future growth.
  Foster an environment built around accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, respect, and teamwork.

What do we need from you?

• Previous experience supervising or managing teams involved in complex manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fabrication, or related production environments.
• A solid technical understanding of electromechanical systems, components, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
• Strong understanding of production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the compensation range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.