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Production Manager
- Orillia, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Company Description SPIETH America, an FIG partner for over 50 years, is a leading manufacturer of gymnasium and sports equipment across North America. The company offers specialized gymnastics apparatus and mats, preschool and developmental equipment, sport mat surfaces, and volleyball and badminton systems. SPIETH America products are used in clubs, YMCAs, schools, and major competitions at local, national, and international levels. As part of the ABEO Group, the company maintains a “best in class” product assortment while supporting the US and Canadian Federations in advancing the sport of gymnastics. Additional information is available at www.spiethamerica.com and on social media @spiethamerica.
Role Description The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Orillia, ON, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations and ensuring products are produced safely, on time, and to quality standards. This role plans and monitors production schedules, manages workflow, and coordinates resources to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. The Production Manager leads and coaches production teams, supports training and performance development, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. Day-to-day activities include tracking KPIs, optimizing processes, collaborating with procurement and logistics, maintaining equipment and facility readiness, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role also participates in budget planning, cost control, and implementation of operational best practices aligned with SPIETH America’s commitment to excellence.
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Role Description The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Orillia, ON, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations and ensuring products are produced safely, on time, and to quality standards. This role plans and monitors production schedules, manages workflow, and coordinates resources to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. The Production Manager leads and coaches production teams, supports training and performance development, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. Day-to-day activities include tracking KPIs, optimizing processes, collaborating with procurement and logistics, maintaining equipment and facility readiness, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role also participates in budget planning, cost control, and implementation of operational best practices aligned with SPIETH America’s commitment to excellence.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in production or manufacturing management, including scheduling, workflow planning, and resource allocation.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of quality control methods, continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean, 5S), and process optimization.
- Proficiency in using production or ERP systems, spreadsheets, and basic data analysis tools to track performance and report results.
- Solid understanding of workplace health and safety standards and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, logistics, and customer service.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines and customer requirements.
- Post-secondary education in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience in sports equipment, industrial products, or related manufacturing environments is an asset.
- Ability to work on-site in Orillia, ON, and adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
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Responsibilities
Oversee daily manufacturing operations, production schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to deliver products safely, on time, and to quality standards. Lead and develop production teams, track performance, improve processes, coordinate with procurement and logistics, maintain equipment and facility readiness, and support safety compliance and cost control.
Requirements
Requires demonstrated production or manufacturing management experience, strong team leadership, and knowledge of quality control, continuous improvement, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency with production or ERP systems and data tools, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work on-site in Orillia are expected; relevant post-secondary education is preferred, with equivalent experience considered.
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Workflow Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Training
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Process Optimization
- ERP Systems
- KPI Tracking
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Planning and Cost Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Management
- Production Scheduling
- Workflow Planning
- Resource Allocation
- KPI Tracking
- Quality Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Optimization
- ERP Systems
- Spreadsheets
- Data Analysis
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Planning
- Cost Control
- Equipment Readiness
- Facility Readiness
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Customer Demand
- Delivery Commitments
- Team Leadership
- Performance Development
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Sports Equipment Manufacturing