Production Manager

Kaycan; Smiths Falls; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare options

Family Focus & Balance

Financial Security: RRSP/DPSP/TFSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

LiveWell wellness program

Be Well Be You platform

Pet insurance options

Perks & Savings Program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain in Ontario is seeking a Production Manager to lead aluminum coil coating operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and develop cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

You will oversee production planning, coaching supervisors, and partnering with maintenance, quality, planning, and engineering to optimize plant performance. Strong Lean/Six Sigma and ERP/MRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aluminum, metals, steel processing, coil coating, or other continuous manufacturing operations is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a strong safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production and quality challenges.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, employee performance, and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership development

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence?

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence?
We are looking for a Production Manager to lead production operations within our aluminum coil coating facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while helping shape the future of our operation.
You will work alongside talented cross-functional teams and play a key role in developing people, optimizing performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a strong safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maximizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production and quality challenges.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, employee performance, and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programs.

Is this job for you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aluminum, metals, steel processing, coil coating, or other continuous manufacturing operations is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, and manufacturing reporting systems.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits In Joining Us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay for this position ranges from 90 500$ to 115 000$ per year. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. Fully qualified and experienced candidates will typically align near the midpoint. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.

• This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.