IBP (Imperial Building Products) is a coast-to-coast national steel stud manufacturer serviced by two divisions with branch offices across Canada. IBP is a registered member fabricator of the Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI). Our products are manufactured in Canada, with distribution nationwide. We provide fully engineered & tested systems, design assistance and cost-saving options, with over 1000 installed projects completed in a variety of building types.IBP is currently seeking aProduction Managerfor our steel stud plant, based in Etobicoke, Ontario.It's apermanent and full time position, offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their skills and abilities in a manufacturing operation within a large corporation.POSITION SUMMARYAs a key member of the plant leadership team, the Production Manager leads day-to-day execution across Production, Maintenance, and Shipping, with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, disciplined operating rhythm, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.This position is an opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their leadership skills managing multiple departments. Reporting to the Plant Operations Manager for Eastern Canada, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and leading production, maintenance, and shipping departments. It is best suited to a highly organized, detail-driven, task-oriented leader who thrives on building structure, reinforcing standards, and driving measurable improvement.The manager is expected to communicate effectively using current school methods with reports, employees, peers, and the Plant Operations Manager to discuss and resolve any issues.Key ResponsibilitiesLead with visible safety leadership on the floor: coach behaviors, correct hazards,



and ensure closure on action items.Drive change to eliminate unsafe practices through clear expectations and consistent follow-through while utilizing 5S methodologies.Support incident investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving (root cause, countermeasures, verification).Ensure compliance with all plant safety, policies, requirements, and safety audits/inspections.Operational Execution (Production / Shipping)Deliver on daily/weekly production plans while meeting quality and customer delivery expectations.Improve schedule success, shipping performance, and reliability of daily output through standard work and accountability.Coordinate continuous product quality and accuracy improvement initiatives within the department.Maintenance & ReliabilityLead plant maintenance: priorities, PM discipline, facility upkeep, and spend across departments.Drive reliability improvements using Lean initiatives to achieve efficiency targets.Reduce unplanned downtime through defect elimination, work order discipline, and effective prioritization.Analyze and optimize manufactured cost across departments; identify and execute cost-control opportunities.Operate within a planned budget and hold costs within established goals.Lead continuous improvement using Lean/CI tools (standard work, 5S, visual management, problem-solving, kaizen).QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree preferred; significant experience as a Foreman/Supervisor/Production Leader will be considered.Manufacturing experience in steel is preferred.Knowledge of roll-forming and bending machinery is preferred.Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and people leadership skills.Business-minded, people and results oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.Experience implementing Lean / continuous improvement / reliability or demonstrated ability to learn quickly and drive structured improvements.ROLE SPECIFICSSalary Range- $90,000 to $110,000 per annum + bonus structureRate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.Job Types:Full-time, PermanentLife insuranceLong Term DisabilityRRSP matchEducation:Bachelor's DegreeWork Location:on-site only, no remote work allowed#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production Manager - C$90,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Imperial Building Products
📍 Winnipeg