12 Oct
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Axius Group
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Toronto
12 Oct
Axius Group
Toronto
Job Details: Job Location: North York, ON M9L 1L5, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, SUMMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Lead daily operations to meet production targets in alignment with the Business Unit budget.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks; assess and address skill gaps across the operation.
- Provide hands-on leadership across Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, scheduling, and planning functions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, performance management, and operational discipline.
- Lead capital upgrades and efficiency initiatives to improve productivity across overall operations.
- Responsible for achieving budgeted revenue, cost, quality, and delivery performance for the Business Unit.
- Integrate effectively with shared services, including shipping, logistics, and supply chain.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including construction teams, government bodies, and third-party vendors.
- Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
- Align operational objectives with company growth strategy, customer requirements, and performance goals.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE - Strong understanding of business process mapping, workflow optimization, and operational analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and transactional flows (Epicor experience is a plus).
- Ability to interpret operational metrics, dashboards, and KPIs.
- Competent in root-cause analysis, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; comfortable working across departments.
- Preferred: Basic programming or scripting capabilities (SQL, Python, VBA, or similar) to support analytical tasks—not required but beneficial.
COMPETENCIES - Communication: Clear, professional, verbal, and written communication with both customers and internal teams.
- Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with production, engineering, and administrative staff to support program objectives.
- Initiative: Takes ownership of tasks, anticipates needs, and follows through without constant supervision.
- Problem-solving: Gathers data, identifies issues, and assists in implementing practical solutions.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic workplace where priorities can shift quickly.
- Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity in all programs and customer communications.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering,
Information Systems, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Process Analyst, Continuous Improvement Specialist, or similar role.
- Demonstrated ability to assess processes and recommend effective improvements.
- Experience with ERP systems and operational dashboards.
- Exposure for KPI development and performance monitoring.
- Nice to Have:
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply-chain environments.
- Familiarity with aged WIP analysis, job movement tracking, or system performance metrics WORKING CONDITIONS - Office or hybrid work environment depending on organizational structure.
- Regular interaction with cross-functional teams across operations, finance, supply chain, engineering, and system administration.
- Extended periods of working on a computer, analyzing data, documenting processes, and creating improvement recommendations.
- Occasional on-site visits to operational areas, production floors, or department workspaces to observe workflows firsthand.
- May require facilitating meetings, training sessions, or workshops. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE - U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The supervisor's signature acknowledges approval of this . By signing below, the employee acknowledges that s/he understands the requirements, essential job duties, and responsibilities of the position.
📌 Business Unit Manager (6216) (Toronto)
🏢 Axius Group
📍 Toronto