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Director of Manufacturing

TRG Staffing Solutions

TRG is hiring for a well-established client in premium office furniture manufacturing, known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovation, and scalable custom solutions for modern workplaces.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results-driven operations professional who can elevate plant performance, strengthen cross-functional execution, and align production excellence with customer expectations and business growth

What You'll Be Responsible For

  • Leading all manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, financial, and delivery objectives are consistently achieved
  • Driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, workflow optimization, equipment utilization, and plant layout improvement
  • Managing and developing both salaried and unionized teams, including recruitment, training, performance management, coaching, and succession planning
  • Collaborating with VP on strategic initiatives, expansion projects, automation investments, CNC technology implementation, material handling systems, and facility enhancement
  • Developing and managing manufacturing budgets while monitoring key performance indicators such as labor efficiency, scrap reduction, quality performance, and on-time production
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Supporting sustainability initiatives through waste reduction and energy-efficient manufacturing practice
  • Delivering operational reports and recommendations to executive leadership to support business growth and decision-making

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial operations
  • Strong background in high-mix, custom manufacturing environments (preferred: office furniture or similar industries)
  • Deep knowledge of production systems, quality frameworks, and operational best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (5S strongly preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills in capacity planning, cost optimization, process improvement, and KPI management
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and health, safety, and environmental regulation

What You Can Expect

  • A senior leadership role with direct impact on operational performance and strategic growth
  • Opportunity to work in a high-mix, custom manufacturing environment focused on quality and innovation
  • Collaboration with an experienced executive leadership team driving continuous improvement and modernization
  • A culture that values craftsmanship, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Extended Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunity

If you're ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation and shape the future of a respected Canadian industry leader, we’d like to hear from you

Apply today or connect with us to learn more.

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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