Senior Manager, Production

Amer Sports; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

Time & Flexibility

Family support

Growth, community & gear

Job summary

Arc’teryx in New Westminster seeks a Senior Manager, Production to lead the manufacturing team and drive continuous improvement across KPIs, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will build a high-performing group of leaders and production staff while coaching behaviors aligned with Arc’teryx culture and values.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Training and Supply Planning to achieve factory goals and ensure smooth product life cycle execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations/Manufacturing Management.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and 5+ years in a leadership role (apparel manufacturing a bonus).
• Clear vision to deliver the company strategy and align cross-functional teams.
• Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process.
• Proven track record in establishing and maintaining a strong manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven people leadership, mentorship, and project management skills.
• Initiative, agility and commitment to results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations and build synergy across Production and other factory teams.
• Accountable for all production KPIs from materials to finished goods.
• Optimize ARC’One capacity through process and system improvements.
• Align capacity plans with Supply Planning and delivery dates.
• Develop workforce plans to ensure available capacity.
• Establish and evolve KPIs to measure production performance.
• Set and communicate daily/weekly/monthly targets by department.
• Update Supply Chain on production status to mitigate delays.
• Collaborate with Engineering to meet New Product Introduction milestones.
• Align with Quality on brand/product quality expectations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Production Leaders.
• Coach frontline leaders with Training to close skill gaps.
• Improve raw material planning to reduce shortages and excess.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Project management

Vision setting

Quality focus

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations/Manufacturing Management

Job description

Department** :** Production

Reports to** :**Director, Manufacturing

Location: New Westminster

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Senior Manager, Production, you lead the manufacturing production team and all its associated responsibilities at our local manufacturing facility. Driving the continuous improvement of our production processes to ensure we meet and exceed all manufacturing KPIs and targets inclusive of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and costs. Youare responsible forbuildinga strong teamofleaders in production andskilled manufacturing employees whiledemonstratingstrong desireto coachand empowerbehaviors that are aligned with Arc’teryx culture andvalues. You partner closely with Engineering, quality,trainingand supply planningtoachieve overallfactory and company goalswithsynergy.

Meet Your Future Team:

ARC’One, our manufacturing facility in New Westminster, is home to a team of skilled makers and technicians who bring Arc’teryx products to life. Located near our Design Center, the facility plays an important role in how we prototype, test, refine and manufacture the technical gear we are known for.

Some of our most technically complexproducts,including Alpha SV and new productpilots,are built here. The facility also supportsReBIRDrepair and renewal programs, helping extend the life ofArc’teryxgear.Thisis hands-on, precision work where craftsmanship,problem-solvingand continuous improvement come together on the production floor. This is Who We Are.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Overseeproductionoperations,continually evaluating,andbuildingsynergyacross Production and other factory supporting teams

• Accountable for all production pillars from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring all KPIs are being met or exceeded

• OptimizeARC’Onecapacity through process and system improvement,influencingscalable product mix solutions and smart talent acquisition,retentionand development plans

• Responsibleforachievingalignment with Supply Planning on capacity plan on all product lines as well as delivery datesand shared KPIs

• Develop effectiveworkforce plans to ensureexpected capacityis availableor adjusted with alignment from stakeholders

• Develop,implementand evolve the necessary Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure all critical activities related to Production performance

• Build and fully communicate daily, weekly, and monthly targets by department and ensure the factory management team is focused on pre-aligned production prioritiestodeliver the result accordingly

• Prepare and communicate production statusupdateand other relevant information to Supply Chain team in weekly meetings,partneringto alleviate production delays and unexpected changes

• Collaborate with Engineering and other production support teams to ensure the New Product Introduction process is meeting milestones;empoweryour team to provideand receivefeedback to supportmutual learning that contribute toDFM

• Align with the Quality team on brand and productquality expectations and mentor andcoach the rightbehaviorsin production team to uphold quality standards

• Lead, mentor, coach and develop a team ofhighperformingProduction Leadersbyestablishingappropriate levelof accountability,structureand processesin order todrive the necessary behaviors to deliver results

• Coach our frontline leaders to collaboratewith our training team todevelop processes and strategies toidentifyknowledge,skilland ability gapsas well as high potential talentswithinall productionteamsand develop a prioritized training plan to address our needs

• Evolve ourraw materialplanningandmanagement process inourfactorywith our Planning teamtocreate more visibilitysupporting the goals toreduce shortages and excess raw material

• Yousupport with other special projects as assigned

Are you our next Senior Manager, Production?

• You have a Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations/Manufacturing Management and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

• You have10+years of manufacturing experienceand5+ yearsin aleadershiprole (apparel manufacturing is a bonus)

• Youcanseta clear visionin support of the company vision, put plans together to deliver the vision, and communicate and align your teamand cross-functionallyon the common vision andobjectiveforoptimalexecution

• You have acomplete understanding of the product lifecycleprocess

• You have proventrack recordfor setting up andmaintainingan excellent manufacturing environment

• You have a proven ability to influence and collaborate with a group of cross-functional stakeholders

• You have provenpeopleleadership,mentorshipand project management skills

• Youdemonstrateinitiative,agilityandcommitment

• You haveproven ability to work cross-functionally withexcellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)skills

• You are detailed andaccuracyoriented with strong organizationalskills

• You are proactive inidentifyingthe root cause of issues and developingsolutions

• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuousimprovement

$125,000 - $156,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$125,000 - CAD$156,000 at the time of this posting.

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit** y** - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear** **- Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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