Operations Production Lead (OPL)

Honeywell Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 81,200 - 105,500; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Sr Production Planner to lead day-to-day production activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Reporting to the Sr Material Management Manager, the role will coordinate teams, monitor KPIs, manage resources, and collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Quality to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of production, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• CGP/CSP security clearance eligibility for Honeywell controlled goods environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate workflow and allocate resources based on priorities and schedules.
• Monitor production output and identify efficiency improvements.
• Escalate and resolve production delays, equipment concerns, and operational risks.
• Ensure shift goals and KPIs are achieved.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to production staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Production planning

KPI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Sr Production Planner is responsible for leading day‑to‑day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations. This role coordinates team members, monitors production targets, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be reporting to Sr Material Management Manager and you’ll work onsite at Cambridge, ON.

The Production Lead acts as the link between frontline employees, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Leadership while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and operational metrics are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Production & Operational Execution
  • Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
  • Coordinate workflow and assign resources based on priorities and production schedules.
  • Monitor production output and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
  • Escalate and resolve production delays, equipment concerns, and operational risks as required.
  • Ensure shift goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
• Team Leadership
  • Provide day‑to‑day direction, coaching, and support to production employees.
  • Collaborate with the front line and engineering to develop robust improvements.
• Performance Management
  • Monitor employee performance and provide regular feedback.
  • Participate in performance reviews and development planning.
  • Recognize employee achievements and promote team unity.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce health and safety standards.
  • Conduct workplace inspections and participate in incident investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support a strong safety culture and proactive hazard identification.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
  • Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production data and recommend process improvements.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Act as liaison between production teams and management.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, quality, planning, warehouse, and support functions.
  • Maintain accurate production records and reporting.

Qualifications

• The Honeywell building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.
• Diploma or degree in Operations, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of production, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership, team lead, or supervisory role preferred.

We Value

• Leadership and people management skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Performance coaching skills
• Production planning and scheduling skills
• Continuous improvement mindset skills
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• KPI and data analysis skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Microsoft Office / ERP / production systems skills

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Safety performance
• Production attainment
• Labour efficiency
• Quality metrics
• Employee engagement
• Attendance and retention
• Downtime reduction
• Continuous improvement implementation

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,200 to $105,500 in Cambridge, Ontario. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is for a current vacancy.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.