Startup Plant Director, Precision Machining

NWI Precision; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Precision is seeking a Business Unit Director to lead the setup and scaling of a new production facility in Toronto. You will oversee project execution, staffing, and the transition to full operational leadership while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in precision machining, AS9100 or Nuclear quality knowledge, and a track record of plant ramp-up and large team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution including quality documentation, CAPEX, facility readiness, and process development.
• Oversee machine installations and coordinate trial production runs.
• Recruit and train for production launch.
• Lead daily operations to meet production targets.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and address skill gaps.
• Provide hands-on leadership across Quality, Operations, Planning and Scheduling and Engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance management.

Skills

Servant leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail orientation

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Access

Visual tools

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

PMP or CPIM (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Microsoft Access

Visual software

Job description

NWI Precision is seeking a Business Unit Director to lead the setup and scaling of a new production facility in Toronto. You will oversee project execution, staffing, and the transition to full operational leadership while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in precision machining, AS9100 or Nuclear quality knowledge, and a track record of plant ramp-up and large team leadership.