Production Manager - Whitby

NPAworldwide; Whitby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Whitby, Ontario, seeks an Operations leader to plan, direct, and control activities to meet budgeted financial objectives and ensure profitability and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee CI, production scheduling, safety, and ergonomics for a 50+ employee site with three shifts, manage ERP data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and shipping.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment.
• Background in continuous improvement, scheduling, and process support.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control activities to achieve budgeted financial objectives.
• Ensure profitability, viability, safety, and regulatory compliance across the operation.
• Monitor programs related to safety and wellbeing of the workforce.
• Oversee production scheduling, manufacturing and shipping performance.
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Manage resources and headcount aligned with revenue and cost targets.
• Review reports on quality, maintenance, and manufacturing performance and act as needed.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Scheduling

People management

Strategic thinking

Production planning

ERP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Plan, direct and control the activities of the operation to accomplish the budgeted financial objectives
• Ensure the profitability and viability of the company; if not, take appropriate actions
• Monitor and control all programs and activities related to the safety and well‑being of the entire workforce
• Ensure the company is in compliance with government and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems are fully adhered to
• Support the Controller to maintain ERP (Sage + Mysis) data integrity
• Foster and promote growth by supporting Engineering and Product Development
• Support the Controller to prepare annual budgets
• Ensure that new business is started up effectively and on time
• Provide guidance and direction to all functional areas
• Manage the necessary resources to achieve annual budgets
• Manage headcount in line with revenue and flex cost to revenue as appropriate
• Develop individual goals for the operations team
• Execute to meet and exceed company KPIs
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels to achieve 100% on‑time deliveries
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy throughout the organization
• Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and provide management support for specific initiatives
• Manage and direct all aspects of the Operations Department (Rubber and Injection Molding)
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Provide direction on day‑to‑day matters to employees as required
• Review various reports to monitor performance in the areas of quality, maintenance, manufacturing and shipping and take appropriate action where needed
• Ensure Manufacturing Work Orders are completed with accurate information and on a timely basis
• Execute the production schedule to meet customer delivery dates
• Participate in Continuous Process Improvement projects as a team leader and member of a cross‑functional team
• Conduct regular employee meetings to communicate important issues affecting the business
• Recommend salary and wage increases
• Chair and participate in various meetings designed to deal with day‑to‑day issues such as daily production, scheduling, APQP, and sales meetings
• Complete time studies on a regular basis driven by daily production schedule variances greater than +/-5%; any changes to BOMs will require approval by the CEO and CFO
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field; may consider equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment
• Good background in Continuous Improvement projects, scheduling, and process support
• Background in injection molding preferred
• Management of a site with 50+ employees and three‑shift / continuous operations environment
• Strong background in business and operations
• Leader with people‑management skills, positive demeanor, and ability to motivate others to achieve specific organizational goals
• Experience in operational metrics and holding people accountable to them
• Strategic thinker who can advance business operations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Background in manufacturing with a clear understanding of production planning and scheduling techniques
• Hands‑on, multitasker who is well‑organized, has a strong work ethic, and high energy level
• Computer knowledge (ERP, Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement experience
• General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act, and Ontario Employment Standards Act

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Busy, well‑established company.

Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Range: CA$ 85,000 – 100,000 CAD