Shop Manager

Brandt Group of Companies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Industries Canada Ltd is seeking a Shop Manager for our Saskatoon, SK location to oversee daily shop operations and drive efficient production across multiple departments.

You will coordinate scheduling, staffing, budgets, and Lean initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, HR and Supply Chain to support product quality and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in the steel manufacturing industry.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience.
• Understanding of workflow and constraints theories.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to lead by example.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Proven organizational ability required, along with the ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards while being fair and impartial in application of standards and goals.
• Schedule production and coordinate resources to meet forecasted deliveries for fabrication, welding, painting, assembly and shipping.
• Work with management to implement Lean manufacturing initiatives where suitable.
• Review manufacturing methods and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Recommend capital expenditures based on payback analysis.
• Develop and maintain product quality measures.
• Manage and monitor work orders and production costs reports to determine current manufacturing costs.
• Determine manpower requirements based on budget.
• Review hours of work, schedules and wages with management.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll.
• Create a positive environment in the plant where people want to perform.
• Work with Engineering on new product design and plan introductions and identify cost-reducing changes.
• Ensure bills of material changes and drawing changes are communicated to engineering and design in a timely manner.
• Work with IMM on purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain challenges.
• Contribute to QA program implementation and maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Brandt Industries Canada Ltd is currently seeking a Shop Manager for our Saskatoon, SK location.

The Shop Manager oversees daily shop operations to ensure efficient production, cost control, and on-time delivery across multiple departments. This role coordinates scheduling manages staffing and budgets and drives continuous improvement through Lean initiatives and process optimization. It also collaborates closely with Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain to support product quality, workflow improvements, and organizational goals. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to maintain a safe, productive, and positive work environment.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there's no place we'd rather be because just like them, it's when we're working hard and getting things done that we're at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That's Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Maintain high standards while being fair and impartial in application or standards and goals.
• To schedule production and coordinate resources in order to meet forecasted deliveries for several departments; fabrication, welding, painting, assembly, and shipping.
• Work with the management team to implement and execute Lean manufacturing initiatives where suitable.
• Review manufacturing methods and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Recommend capital expenditures based on payback analysis.
• Develop and maintain product quality measures.
• To manage and monitor work orders and production costs reports to accurately determine current manufacturing costs.
• Determine manpower requirements based on budget.
• Work with the management team in reviewing and setting hours of work, schedules, and wages.
• Work with HR and payroll.
• Create a positive environment in the plant where people want to perform.
• Work with Engineering on new product design and plan introductions as well as identify product changes that will result in cost reductions.
• To ensure that all bills of material changes and drawing changes are communicated to the engineering and design department in a timely manner.
• Work with IMM as required on purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain management challenges.
• Contributing to the implementation and maintenance of QA programs and initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• 5-10 years working in the Steel manufacturing industry.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience.
• Understanding of workflow and constraints theories.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to lead by example.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Proven organizational ability required, along with the ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family's wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It's as simple as that.