Production Manager - CWT Kitchener

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.

We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.

Position Summary

• The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the manufacturing plant during the assigned shift. This hands-on leadership role requires approximately 60% of working time to be spent on the production floor, actively engaging with employees, monitoring production performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards.
• The Production Manager will lead a team of approximately 25 hourly employees and is accountable for production planning, shipping coordination, inventory control, employee development, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, manpower optimization, and overall production performance. This role is primarily a Day Shift position but must be flexible to provide support to afternoon or night shifts as operational requirements dictate.
• Experience within Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) manufacturing is preferred but not required. Experience managing a unionized workforce is considered an asset.

Production Leadership & Operations

• Maintain a strong leadership presence on the production floor, spending approximately 60% of working time in manufacturing areas.
• Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges.
• Optimize manpower allocation to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules are executed effectively while meeting customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and improve plant performance.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Production & Shipping Planning

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate shipping schedules and production priorities to ensure on-time customer delivery performance.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to align production and shipment commitments.
• Monitor production attainment and adjust schedules based on changing business demands.

Inventory Management

• Lead and coordinate monthly inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and on time within the ERP system.
• Monitor and report inventory accuracy metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company inventory control procedures and audit requirements.

Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Lead and support all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and programs.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings with production employees.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and employee engagement.

Employee Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise approximately 25 hourly production employees.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train production personnel.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions as required.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performance work environment.
• Support employee engagement and effective labour relations practices.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Monitor and improve OEE, productivity, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, schedule attainment, safety performance and on-time delivery.
• Lead SMED and changeover reduction initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve throughput, and increase operational efficiency.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve plant performance.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and company quality management systems.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure adherence to standardized operating procedures and work instructions.
• Support compliance with ESA requirements and applicable manufacturing regulations.
• Work closely with Quality teams to address customer complaints and implement corrective actions.

Administration & Systems

• Manage employee attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping processes.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and performance metrics.
• Utilize ERP systems for planning, inventory management, reporting, and operational control.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and presentations for management.

• Bachelor’s Degree (4-year University Degree) in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Manager, or similar role.
• EPS manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Union manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Systems & Software

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SyteLine, Synoptics/Synapse or equivalent ERP platforms.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Results Orientation

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment.
• Approximately 60% floor presence expected.
• Primary Day Shift role with flexibility to support afternoon, night, and weekend operations as required.

Success Measures

• Achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives.
• Improve OEE, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and execute monthly cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Develop and retain a highly engaged workforce.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ESA, EHS and company standards.
  
  

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words - they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

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