Manufacturing Operations Manager

Who we are:

At Volant, we believe in doing the right things for the right reasons and continuously strive to improve the health, safety, and environmental contributions that our products and services make to the well construction process. Specializing in casing system installation, we’re focused on transforming the way oil, gas and geothermal wells are constructed by improving safety, efficiency and well integrity. Deeply rooted in technology, our capabilities derive from designing and manufacturing equipment that makes our customers work safer, easier, and more productive by removing people from harm’s way, advancing industry practices, and reducing environmental impacts during the well construction process and for the life of the well.

We know that people are more valuable than things and that strong and effective teams are key to our success. We value contributions from every employee and leverage accountability, in a context of trust, to create an atmosphere where everyone can learn, grow, and be respected. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and a collaborative work environment.

Your role with us:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain, the Manager, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all manufacturing activities, including machining, assembly, manufacturing processes, CNC and CMM programming, maintenance, and tool crib operations. The Manager, Manufacturing Operations, will lead and mentor the team by modeling performance pillars and providing leadership in health, safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

You will bring to the role:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management.
• Post-secondary education in a related technical or business discipline.
• Oil and gas industry experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or machining environment.
• Strong understanding of complex, tight-tolerance machining, multi-axis CNC equipment, tooling, fixtures, programming, and production flow.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, continuous improvement and data integrity.
• Experience supporting manufacturability reviews, prototype development, engineering changes, new product introductions, and transition-to-production activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage manufacturing budgets, overtime, tooling, consumables, scrap, rework, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and team-building skills.

What we offer you:

• A culture that values you, your collaboration, and your expertise
• Mentoring opportunities
• Training and Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, plus Health and Personal Spending Accounts.
• A company matching RRSP plan
• An Employee and Family Assistance plan
• Profit-sharing program
• On site parking
• Long service awards
• Social Committee and Company Events

How to join our team:

Please submit your resume to View email address on ca.talent.com and reference competition number VOL-26-22.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.