Senior Production Manager

Daiken North America LTD; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Pension plan with company match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Daiken North America Ltd in Huntsville, Ontario seeks a Senior Production Manager to oversee daily production operations and drive strategic initiatives across departments. This role focuses on delivering growth, improving processes, and maintaining a positive, high-performing work environment.

Reporting to the SVP of Operations, you will shape the organizational structure, build critical internal and external relationships, and guide execution of national-scale initiatives to strengthen the

Qualifications

• Senior Management experience in operations leadership (7+ years).
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to analyze data and develop actionable reports.
• Experience building strategies, coordinating teams, and implementing PDCA cycles.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth through strategy and effective management.
• Establish business models and org structure to deliver results and maintain competitiveness.
• Build relationships with team members, management, community and industry to position the company well.
• Coordinate and align supervisors with the direction of the SVP of Operations.
• Foster a positive workplace environment where collaboration, respect, and innovation thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

PDCA cycle

Strategic reporting

Job description

Overview

Daiken North America Ltd is seeking a Senior Production Manager. Reporting directly to the SVP of Operations, the Senior Production Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the business across production departments. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless execution of our strategic initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment, and driving our brand forward on a national scale.

Daiken North America Ltd: We are located in beautiful, tranquil Huntsville! Live, Play, and Work all in one location!! Get away from the city challenges and enjoy our cottage country!

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow, introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. We are also focused on our people -- our most important resource.

At Daiken we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.

Daiken North America Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Daiken North America Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why join Daiken?

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Competitive compensation package $100,000-$120,000 annual salary
• Extended Health Care plan that includes medical, dental and vision benefits
• Registered Pension Plan with company match

Responsibilities

• Driving profitable growth ensures long-term vitality of the business via strategy and effective management.
• Establish effective business models and organization structure to deliver results for the business. Positions the organization to remain competitive in the industry.
• Build and maintain key relationships with team members, management team, community, and industry to ensure company is positioned effectively in the marketplace. Works towards consensus by establishing shared goals and win-win solutions.
• Responsibility to coordinate and align the supervisors with the direction of the SVP of Operations.
• Creating a positive workplace environment, it is a community where collaboration, respect, and innovation thrive. We are committed to building an environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Senior Management experience (7+ years)
• Strong background in a leadership position of operations or a related field.
• Plant Manager experience is preferred.
• Wood Board Manufacturing experience would be an asset.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated success in driving growth and achieving strategic objectives.
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to achieve objectives, execute the PDCA cycle, and provide logical and well-structured reports. Proactive willingness to take on new challenges and initiatives.

Work Environment

In Plant and Office Environment

Physical Demands

This job requires the ability to sit, stand, lift and/or move.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8 hours a day; at times more than 8 hours.

Travel

Less than 25%