Production Manager

Read This First

This is not a maintenance role.

This is not a “keep things running” job.

We are looking for someone to take control of production, eliminate inefficiencies, and build a system that scales.

If you’ve never:

• Built production systems
• Cleaned up a messy shop
• Driven measurable improvements

…this is not the role for you.

The Mission

Turn production into a predictable, efficient, system-driven operation.

Right now, there is friction:

• Incomplete BOMs
• Inventory gaps
• Last-minute purchasing
• Bottlenecks in the shop

Your job is to eliminate that.

What You Own

BOM Accuracy (Non-Negotiable)

• Every job has a complete, correct BOM before production starts
• Built and maintained in Odoo
• Standardized across all sign types
• Zero missing parts. Zero guesswork

Purchasing Control

• You own all production purchasing
• Build and manage vendor relationships and pricing
• Materials are ordered based on production timelines - not urgency
• Eliminate rush orders and expediting costs

Inventory That Can Be Trusted

• Real-time accuracy inside Odoo
• Implement min/max levels for key materials
• Eliminate stockouts and reduce dead inventory
• Own receiving, labeling, and organization standards

Production Flow & Scheduling

• Own the production schedule end-to-end
• Balance labor, equipment, and workload
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks before they happen
• Coordinate tightly with PM and Install teams

ERP Ownership (Critical)

• Own and continuously improve production workflows inside Odoo
• Ensure BOMs, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling are fully integrated
• Drive real-time visibility across all jobs
• Eliminate manual tracking, spreadsheets, and workarounds

Lean Execution

You will implement Lean manufacturing across production:

• Standard work
• Waste elimination
• Process consistency
• Continuous improvement culture

This is execution - not theory.

What Winning Looks Like

• Production runs without constant firefighting
• BOMs are complete before jobs hit the floor
• Inventory is accurate and reliable
• Install teams receive complete, install-ready packages
• Lead times decrease
• Rework and errors drop significantly

Who You Are (Be Honest)

You:

• Have run production in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Have built systems - not just worked inside them
• Are highly organized and process-driven
• Hold people accountable and don’t avoid hard conversations
• Think in terms of throughput, efficiency, and flow
• Have hands-on experience using Odoo or a comparable ERP system

You are not:

• A coordinator
• A task manager
• Someone who waits for direction

Disqualifiers

Do not apply if:

• You rely on memory instead of systems
• You accept “good enough” processes
• You avoid accountability or difficult conversations
• You’ve never owned outcomes across a production floor
• You are not comfortable operating inside an ERP system daily

Why This Role Matters

Fixing production fixes:

• Profitability
• Project timelines
• Team morale

This role directly impacts all three.

Compensation

• Strong salary based on experience
• Benefits + RRSP matching
• Performance tied to company results (profit sharing)

How to Apply

Send:

1. Your resume
2. A short summary of a production system you built or fixed
3. The measurable results you achieved

Blunt Reality

If you’re the right person, this role will feel obvious.

If you’re not, this posting will feel uncomfortable.

That’s intentional.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 3+ years of experience in Product Management

• • Commute to this job’s location (note we are relocating to Carleton Place in 2027)