Hi, I’m Simon Mathé, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech.

I’m currently recruiting a Production Manager for a well-established manufacturer of engineered products.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where operational excellence, continuous improvement and leadership play a key role.

You’ll lead a major assembly operation while driving performance and supporting the site’s ongoing transformation.

Mission

Reporting to the Vice President, CME & Brand Operations, you will lead the assembly operations for a department of approximately 150 employees across day and evening shifts.

Through your team of production supervisors, you’ll ensure operations run safely, efficiently and on schedule while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading daily assembly operations to meet production, quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) objectives.
- Adjusting production schedules and balancing labor, equipment and materials to meet changing priorities.
- Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality and Industrial Engineering to maintain an efficient production flow.
- Driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Monitoring key operational KPIs, including output, efficiency, downtime, quality and delivery performance, and reporting results to senior leadership.
- Ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) while promoting a strong health and safety culture.
- Coaching,



developing and supporting production supervisors in employee performance, workforce planning and day-to-day operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, coordinating multiple teams and delivering measurable improvements in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment.

Your profile

Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience managing production supervisors and large manufacturing teams.
- Background in assembly, discrete manufacturing or high-mix production.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S and Root Cause Analysis; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an asset.
- Solid understanding of production planning and manufacturing KPIs.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly.
- Professional proficiency in both French and English.

Working Conditions:
- Competitive salary between $100,000 and $125,000, based on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Strategic leadership role with significant influence on plant performance.
- Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.
- Ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities for career growth.
- High level of autonomy with strong executive support.

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