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 current 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

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📌 Production Manager - Whitby
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