Production Manager - Whitby

Job Description

• Plan, direct and control the activities of the operation to accomplish the budgeted financial objectives
• Ensure the profitability and viability of the company; if not, take appropriate actions
• Monitor and control all programs and activities related to the safety and well‑being of the entire workforce
• Ensure the company is in compliance with government and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems are fully adhered to
• Support the Controller to maintain ERP (Sage + Mysis) data integrity
• Foster and promote growth by supporting Engineering and Product Development
• Support the Controller to prepare annual budgets
• Ensure that new business is started up effectively and on time
• Provide guidance and direction to all functional areas
• Manage the necessary resources to achieve annual budgets
• Manage headcount in line with revenue and flex cost to revenue as appropriate
• Develop individual goals for the operations team
• Execute to meet and exceed company KPIs
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels to achieve 100% on‑time deliveries
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy throughout the organization
• Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and provide management support for specific initiatives
• Manage and direct all aspects of the Operations Department (Rubber and Injection Molding)
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Provide direction on day‑to‑day matters to employees as required
• Review various reports to monitor performance in the areas of quality, maintenance, manufacturing and shipping and take appropriate action where needed
• Ensure Manufacturing Work Orders are completed with accurate information and on a timely basis
• Execute the production schedule to meet customer delivery dates
• Participate in Continuous Process Improvement projects as a team leader and member of a cross‑functional team
• Conduct regular employee meetings to communicate important issues affecting the business
• Recommend salary and wage increases
• Chair and participate in various meetings designed to deal with day‑to‑day issues such as daily production, scheduling, APQP, and sales meetings
• Complete time studies on a regular basis driven by daily production schedule variances greater than +/-5%; any changes to BOMs will require approval by the CEO and CFO
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical field; may consider equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in a union environment
• Good background in Continuous Improvement projects, scheduling, and process support
• Background in injection molding preferred
• Management of a site with 50+ employees and three‑shift / continuous operations environment
• Strong background in business and operations
• Leader with people‑management skills, positive demeanor, and ability to motivate others to achieve specific organizational goals
• Experience in operational metrics and holding people accountable to them
• Strategic thinker who can advance business operations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Background in manufacturing with a clear understanding of production planning and scheduling techniques
• Hands‑on, multitasker who is well‑organized, has a strong work ethic, and high energy level
• Computer knowledge (ERP, Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement experience
• General knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act, and Ontario Employment Standards Act

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Busy, well‑established company.

Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Range: CA$ 85,000 – 100,000 CAD