Project Manager

Axelon Services, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Innovative environment

Collaborative culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Cellview Imaging in Mississauga, ON is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to lead and scale manufacturing operations for ultra-widefield retinal imaging systems. This on-site, full-time role oversees planning, quality, and supplier relations across a regulated medical-device environment.

You will drive DFMs with Engineering, implement SOPs, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to achieve throughput, cost, and quality targets while aligning with corporate growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or production management experience in medical devices or similar regulated industries.
• Experience managing full-cycle manufacturing from procurement through production, QA, and shipment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, FDA QSR, Health Canada Medical Device Regulations.
• Cross-functional leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong decision-making and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, including planning, scheduling, procurement, materials management, assembly, testing, packaging, inventory, deployment, and logistics.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Monitor production capacity and develop strategies to support future business growth.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows to improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
• Oversee inventory management, production forecasting, and material availability.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and resolution of material quality issues.
• Coordinate production priorities across engineering, purchasing, service, and customer support teams.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives with Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, Health Canada, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain world-class manufacturing quality standards.
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations, CAPA, and continuous quality improvements.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics including yield, defect rates, rework, scrap, and OEE.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Support NPI activities, ensuring smooth transition from engineering into production.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and scalability.
• Collaborate on long-term manufacturing strategy and best practices.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for future product releases and expansion.
• Establish KPIs and production dashboards to monitor performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
• Improve efficiency through process optimization and waste reduction.
• Develop roadmaps for operational maturity and scalable systems.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary production team.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive environment.
• Partner with Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, QA, Supply Chain, Service, and Finance.
• Support engineering change implementation and production readiness.
• Participate in executive planning and operational reviews.
• Provide regular production reporting, forecasts, risks, and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Are you a hands-on Poduction managerl who thrives when working with complex electro-mechanical systems? Cellview Imaging is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead, optimize, and scale manufacturing operations for our ultra-widefield retinal imaging systems. This individual will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end production activities, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes.

Full-time

CA$80,000.00-CA$100,000.00 yearly

Mississauga, ON (full-time, on-site position)

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: Earn a lucrative hourly rate of $30.00 - $40.00/hr, commensurate with your experience.
• Innovative Environment: Gain hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge medical imaging technology and advanced product development.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a multidisciplinary, supportive team of engineers, operations, and quality professionals.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the manufacturing of high‑quality products that support healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, procurement, materials management, assembly, testing, packaging, inventory control, deployment, and logistics.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Monitor production capacity and develop strategies to support future business growth.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows to improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
• Oversee inventory management, production forecasting, and material availability.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, on‑time delivery, and resolution of material quality issues.
• Coordinate production priorities across engineering, purchasing, service, and customer support teams.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives in collaboration with Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, Health Canada, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain world‑class manufacturing quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and production documentation.
• Oversee non‑conformance investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous quality improvements.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics including yield, defect rates, rework, scrap, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy in alignment with corporate growth objectives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth transition from engineering into production.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and manufacturing scalability.
• Collaborate on long‑term manufacturing strategy, operational alignment, and best practice implementation.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for future product releases and production expansion.
• Establish KPIs and production dashboards to monitor operational performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through process optimization and waste reduction.
• Develop roadmaps for operational maturity and scalable manufacturing systems.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary production team, including technicians, assemblers, inventory personnel, and manufacturing support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development planning.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Service, and Finance.
• Support engineering change implementation and production readiness activities.
• Participate in executive planning and operational review meetings.
• Provide regular production reporting, forecasts, risks, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or production management experience within medical devices, optics, electronics, precision manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing full‑cycle manufacturing operations from procurement through production, quality assurance, and shipment.
• Strong understanding of: ISO 13485, GMP, FDA Quality System Regulations, Health Canada Medical Device Regulations.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Experience implementing and improving manufacturing processes within regulated environments.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong decision‑making and project management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling manufacturing from early‑stage product development to commercial production.
• Experience working within a high‑growth or startup environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
• Optical, ophthalmic, imaging, or medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation and process optimization.
• Experience collaborating with international manufacturing organizations.

Summary

If you are ready to take on this exciting contract opportunity and match the qualifications above, we would love to connect with you!

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