Production Manager

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials processing company in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production, quality, and safety operations while focusing on operational efficiency and shop floor execution. Ideal candidates will have team-building skills and experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Engineering or Maintenance backgrounds, especially in the automotive production industry, will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
• Ability to drive measurable improvements through systems and people development.
• Prior experience in unionized, continuous manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, quality, and safety operations.
• Ensure operational efficiency and shop floor execution.
• Drive production processes and maintain KPIs.

Skills

Team building abilities

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing initiatives

Operational performance improvement

Education

Engineering or Maintenance background

Job description

Kitchener Executive Consultants has partnered with an industry leader in continuous materials processing in support of their search for a Production Manager to join the operations of their expanding North American facility. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing Production, Quality, and Safety and focusing on operational efficiency and shop floor execution. The Production Manager will also drive production, processes, and accountability and maintain KPI's while improving OEE performance.

Our ideal candidate will have team building abilities as well as prior experiences developing, implementing, and delivering continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives and strategies. This role requires someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, with the ability to identify gaps in operational performance and drive measurable improvements through systems, processes, and people development.

The Production Manager must display energy, urgency, and a commitment to excellence. Candidates with Engineering or Maintenance backgrounds, as well as experience within unionized, continuous manufacturing environments, will be strongly positioned for success in this role. In addition, a foundation within the automotive production industry will be of great interest to our Client.