Production Manager

Trench Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Trench Group in Toronto is seeking a Production Manager to lead our unionized manufacturing facility for high‑voltage components. You will oversee two shifts with expansion plans, ensuring on‑time delivery, safety, and quality on complex, customized projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operations leadership within regulated manufacturing, strong Lean Six Sigma credentials, and a proven track record of cost control and continuous improvement in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across shifts to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.
• Oversee daily activities and ensure on-time delivery of customer projects.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement using Lean tools and 5S.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Engage in strategic planning with senior management for shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Standardize workflows and implement best practices for long-term scalability.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline staff.
• Maintain union-management relations and address grievances with HR.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Administer WSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

Production Manager

71 Maybrook Drive, Toronto, ON, M1V 4B6 | Full-Time, Permanent |10+ years of experience

About us

InTrench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrumenttransformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With alegacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harnessthe power of electricity with reliability and performance.

We aredriven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovativetechnology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuousimprovement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering aninclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued andeveryone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Our Values:

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at our unionized manufacturing facility, specializing in high-voltage power transmission products. Operating over two shifts (with planned expansion to three), this role plays a critical part in delivering complex, customized, project-based products on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, a solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and extensive experience in Ontario’s regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Tasks:

• Lead and manage all production operations to achievesafety, quality, cost, inventory, and deliverytargets.

• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion aculture of continuous improvement, leveragingLean tools,5S, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Engage in strategic planning and executionwith senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long‑term scalability.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Maintain a positive and productive union‑management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
• Ensure full compliance withOntario labour laws,OHSA, andISO standards(9001, 14001, 45001).
• AdministerWSIB and return‑to‑work programs, and oversee short‑and long‑term disability case management.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma certificationor equivalent CI training (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Experience implementingLean principles, leadingsafety programs, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Background incustom or project‑based manufacturingenvironments is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge ofISO 9001,OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
• Proven success leading growth initiatives such asshift expansion, factory scale‑up, or capacity increases.

We offer:

Inaccordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clearand accessible information about compensation for this role. The expectedcompensation range for this position is $115,000 – $150,000 / Annually. Actualcompensation within this range will be determined based on several job‑relatedfactors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience,professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with therole, and internal equity considerations.

• The opportunityto gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurementtechnology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
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Our Commitment to Inclusion and AccessibilityTrench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverseand inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individualsand provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support atany stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and wewill work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in RecruitmentTrench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of itsrecruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidateevaluation.