plant operations manager.

An established industrial manufacturer in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a full-time Production Manager / Operations Manager offering $110,000 to $130,000 yearly. You will direct operations, oversee master scheduling, and guide continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This exciting leadership opportunity includes day-one medical coverage, company RRSP matching, tenure-based profit sharing, three to four weeks vacation, and advancement into a Plant Manager role.

Advantages
- Earn a targeted starting salary of $110,000 to $130,000 reflective of your industry background
- Gain complete medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage active on your very first day
- Build long-term wealth through an employer-matched RRSP program and tenure-increasing profit sharing
- Enjoy generous work-life balance with 3 to 4 weeks of paid annual vacation
- Accelerate your career growth in Kitchener

Responsibilities
- Direct shop-floor manufacturing teams within cold heading operations to maximize daily machine output and support workplace safety initiatives
- Create, manage, and balance the plant schedule to fulfill delivery commitments and streamline equipment utilization

- Administer inventory replenishment and the timely procurement of critical production tooling, raw materials, and factory supplies
- Align departmental practices with customer expectations and strict IATF 16949 quality compliance standards
- Drive lean manufacturing techniques to minimize scrap, eliminate downtime, and strengthen facility productivity
- Contribute your operational insights during executive meetings as Production Manager / Operations Manager to shape strategic manufacturing goals

Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience as a Production manager / Operations Manager within metal manufacturing or automotive environments
- Practical background in metal forming; familiarity with a tool and die shop setting is an asset
- Thorough operational understanding of automotive manufacturing quality management systems, specifically IATF 16949
- Demonstrated proficiency handling master production scheduling, tooling coordination, and inventory planning systems
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills combined with clear communication to liaise effectively between plant personnel and senior leadership

Summary
Take your industrial manufacturing leadership career to new heights by stepping into this Production manager / Operations Manager role. If you are qualified and ready to lead our operations, please apply directly to this job posting today. You can contact me, Kim Patrick, at View email address on randstad.com with any questions.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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