Senior Manufacturing Ops Leader — Multi‑Facility Stamping

AK Steel Corporation; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Senior Section Manager Operations for its Tillsonburg, Ontario stamping facility.

You will lead multiple manufacturing departments across two locations, drive scheduling, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase production and efficiency. The role requires 10+ years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, strong CMS Epicor knowledge, and a proven ability to manage plant operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Working knowledge of CMS and Funnel Cloud is required.
• Proven experience working in plant operations required.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing departments simultaneously in multiple facilities or locations.
• Experience managing production operations across multiple facilities or locations.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning.
• Working knowledge of stamping, welding, coating, and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Experience implementing and sustaining standardized operational systems.
• Advanced proficiency with CMS Epicor and production planning systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Increasing production, asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Provides leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment
• Monitors WIP and percentage complete on all jobs
• Monitor operations and initiates corrective actions
• Supports quality system administration and monitoring
• Build relationships with employees while managing and developing the workforce
• Daily interaction with the shop floor to engage and increase employee morale
• Supports other departments when needed

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CMS Epicor

Production planning systems

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Senior Section Manager Operations for its Tillsonburg, Ontario stamping facility.

You will lead multiple manufacturing departments across two locations, drive scheduling, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase production and efficiency. The role requires 10+ years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, strong CMS Epicor knowledge, and a proven ability to manage plant operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.