Production Manager - 19639

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking a Production Manager for our Ottawa client, a mature manufacturer of custom precision sheet metal products and assemblies. You will oversee manufacturing operations, lead operators and a supervisor, coordinate schedules, and uphold quality and safety standards to meet customer due dates.

The role reports to the VP of Operations, with a focus on cost savings, process improvements and data-driven progress reporting. Onsite work in Ottawa, M-F 8am-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally sheet metal manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal processes and tolerances.
• Strong background in capacity planning, scheduling and workflow optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills bridging shop floor, schedulers and management.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment interruptions and scheduling conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Review and communicate production schedules; partner with scheduler to balance workload.
• Lead production team through guidance, training and evaluations; resolve bottlenecks.
• Work with production, quality and engineering to resolve issues.
• Attend daily meetings to mitigate scheduling risks.
• Analyze processes to reduce costs and waste; enforce quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Capacity planning

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Production Manager-19639

Location

Job Type

Permanent

Pay Rate

$75,000 to $85,000

Manufacturing & Engineering

Date Added

November 12, 2026

Job ID

19639

About the Opportunity

Our private sector client, a well-established Ottawa manufacturer of custom precision sheet metal products and assemblies, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee its manufacturing operations. The company serves customers in the telecommunications, high tech, electronics, medical, industrial, defence, transportation and commercial sectors. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will lead production operators and a supervisor, coordinate shop workflows with scheduling, and uphold strict quality and safety standards while delivering on time.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review and communicate production schedules across departments, and partner with the production scheduler to keep an even shop load and meet customer due dates


• Lead production team members through daily guidance, ongoing training and formal performance evaluations, and resolve shop-floor bottlenecks


• Work with production, quality and engineering teams to resolve production issues


• Attend daily meetings with scheduling and customer service to identify and mitigate scheduling risks


• Analyse operational processes to find cost savings and reduce material waste


• Enforce quality control procedures so all finished goods meet specifications


• Promote a safe workplace and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations


• Oversee preventative maintenance for shop floor equipment to prevent breakdowns and downtime


• Provide regular, data-driven updates on production progress, performance and constraints to the VP of Operations

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in sheet metal manufacturing


• Deep understanding of sheet metal processes (e.g., bend allowances, welding tolerances, raw material gauges)


• Strong background in capacity planning, resource scheduling and workflow optimization


• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a track record of bridging communication between shop floor staff, schedulers and senior management


• Ability to quickly troubleshoot equipment interruptions or scheduling conflicts under tight deadlines

About the Job

• Duration: Permanent, full-time


• Location: Ottawa, ON (Onsite work environment)


• Hours of work: M-F 8am-4:30pm

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.