Description

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

OVERVIEW Cadrex seeks an accomplished Operations Manager to provide visible, hands-on leadership across plant operations, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement. This leader will set clear expectations, build and develop a high-performing team, translate business priorities into action, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, accountability, and sustained results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and manage all daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and customer requirements

Monitor and improve plant KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, inventory, and on-time delivery

Align production plans, staffing, materials, inventory, shipping, and schedules with cross-functional teams

Remove operational constraints to improve throughput, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and capacity

Champion workplace safety by enforcing compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Lead initiatives to improve the safety culture within the plant, reducing accidents, injuries, and incidents





Ensure all employees receive the necessary training and adhere to established safety protocols and procedures

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the plant management team and supervisors, ensuring alignment with company values and objectives

Foster a collaborative, results-driven work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and accountability

Recruit, train, and develop plant staff, focusing on skills development and succession planning

Manage plant budgets and control operating costs, ensuring expenditures align with financial targets

Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining production efficiency and product quality

Collaborate with the finance department to forecast plant financial performance and adjust operations accordingly

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality

Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes and increase productivity

Promote a culture of problem-solving and root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement

Ensure that products meet or exceed customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements

Work closely with the quality assurance team to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures





Support the development and maintenance of quality control systems to monitor production outputs

Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely procurement of raw materials, parts, and components necessary for production

Manage inventory levels to support production needs without excess material or waste

Act as the main point of contact between the plant and corporate leadership, providing regular updates on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, capacity planning, and customer satisfaction

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Align production plans, staffing, materials, inventory, shipping, and schedules with cross-functional teams

Manage plant KPIs, remove constraints, and improve throughput, labor efficiency, equipment performance, and capacity

Maintain compliance with company, customer, OSHA, EPA, quality, and other regulatory requirements

Manage budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, and cost-reduction initiatives

Coach supervisors and plant staff through training, performance management, and succession planning

Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause, and corrective-action efforts

Report plant performance and build effective relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production workplace, including 3+ years in plant or operations management

Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication manufacturing

📌 Operations Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 Cadrex Bloomingdale
📍 Mississauga