$125,000–$135,000 CAD, depending on experienceTallman Technologies is a long-established Canadian manufacturer specializing in engineered metal products and custom manufacturing solutions. Our operations spanfoundry, machining, welding, assembly, maintenance and shipping, with products and production requirements that vary across customers and orders.We are looking for an experiencedManufacturing Operations Managerto take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our production environment.This is ahands-on manufacturing leadership role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable being close to the production floor, understands how work actually moves through a manufacturing operation, and can make practical decisions around scheduling, labour, equipment, materials, capacity and customer priorities.If your strength is figuring outwhat needs to be produced, when it needs to happen, what resources are required, where the bottlenecks are and how to keep production moving, this could be a strong fit.What You’ll Be Responsible ForReporting directly to the Vice President, you will oversee Tallman’s day-to-day manufacturing operations and work closely with employees, customers and the broader leadership team.You will:Own production planning and schedulingacross multiple manufacturing departments, balancing customer due dates, labour availability, equipment capacity, materials and changing production priorities.Lead daily operations acrossfoundry, machining, welding, assembly, maintenance and shipping .Stay closely connected to the production floor, identifying bottlenecks and resolving issues that affect workflow, quality, capacity and delivery.Allocate labour and resources based on production requirements, employee skills, equipment availability and customer commitments.Adjust production plans as priorities, material availability, equipment or customer requirements change.Work directly with supervisors and employees to ensure production expectations are clear and achievable.Monitor work in progress and ensure customer orders are completed safely, efficiently,



on time and within budget.Work with Applications and Sales to translate customer requirements and incoming opportunities into realistic production, labour, material and capacity plans.Maintain rolling production and demand forecasts based on existing orders, anticipated repeat business and prospective work.Communicate directly with customers and sales agents regarding production status, delivery timing and shipment readiness.Identify practical opportunities to improve workflow, reduce downtime, scrap and rework, and make better use of people and equipment.Support quality, maintenance, safety and corrective-action activities.Coach and develop supervisors, leads and production employees while building accountability across the operation.Use ERP systems, production data and KPIs to support decisions, without losing sight of what is actually happening on the floor.What We’re Looking ForWe are particularly interested in candidates who havepersonally managed production, rather than only overseeing it through layers of management.You should bring:At least5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations or production leadership .Strong, practical experience withproduction scheduling, capacity planning and workforce allocation .Experience leading employees in a hands-on production environment.The ability to explain how you have personally managed competing orders, labour constraints, equipment capacity,



bottlenecks and changing delivery requirements.Experience working directly with customers and translating their requirements into achievable production plans.Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to get close to an issue rather than managing exclusively through reports and meetings.Experience using ERP/MRP systems, production reporting or manufacturing KPIs.A leadership style that is direct, team-oriented and comfortable working with experienced production employees.Experience inmachining, metal fabrication, welding, foundry, steel, industrial equipment or a similar manufacturing environmentwould be particularly valuable.Experience in asmall-to-medium-sized manufacturing operation, a unionized environment, maintenance/equipment management, automation or manufacturing technology is also an asset.The EnvironmentTallman is an established manufacturing business where the Operations Manager has significant visibility and influence. This is not a role where you will be several layers removed from production.You’ll be expected to understand what is happening on the floor, work directly with the people doing the work, make decisions when priorities compete, and help solve the operational problems that arise every day.At the same time, you’ll have the prospect to improve how the operation runs and help Tallman continue to evolve and grow.Why Tallman?This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role where your decisions will have a visible impact. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and have the ability to influence production, people, processes and future operational improvements.Our Hiring ProcessAs part of our initial screening process, selected applicants will be asked to complete abrief written assessment by emailbefore moving to an interview. The assessment includes a few short questions about your hands-on manufacturing, production planning and problem-solving experience and should only take a few minutes to complete.Candidates who move forward will then be invited to an initial conversation to learn more about the role and discuss their experience in greater detail.Work arrangement:On-siteSalary:$125,000–$135,000 CAD, depending on experience#J-18808-Ljbffr

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