Production Manager

Your Tasks:

• Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.

• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean tools, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Engage in strategic planning and execution with senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long-term scalability.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Maintain a positive and productive union-management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
• Ensure full compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Administer WSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high-performing teams.
• Background in custom or project-based manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
• Proven success leading growth initiatives such as shift expansion, factory scale-up, or capacity increases. 

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000 – $150,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology
• Competitive benefits package