About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. Reporting to senior leadership, the Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily production activities while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role plays a key part in continuous improvement initiatives and the overall operational performance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams across multiple shifts.
- Establish clear objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development.
- Drive employee engagement and foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture.
- Participate in staffing decisions, including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure employees receive proper training and understand their roles and responsibilities. Production Operations
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee production activities to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor and improve key operational metrics including productivity, efficiency, throughput, scrap rates, and labor utilization.
- Optimize equipment utilization and production capacity.
- Support ERP-related activities such as work order management, material issuance, production reporting, and documentation. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.




- Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive preventive measures.
- Foster employee awareness and accountability regarding workplace safety. Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate closely with Quality teams to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and eliminate operational inefficiencies. Resource & Cost Management
- Manage labor, equipment, and material resources to ensure smooth production flow.
- Support budgeting activities and monitor operational costs.
- Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Develop contingency production plans to mitigate the impact of equipment failures or unexpected disruptions. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, and Human Resources teams.
- Participate in strategic discussions and business improvement projects.
- Ensure effective communication between production teams and management. Qualifications Education & Experience




- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role with similar responsibilities.
- Proven experience in:
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Manufacturing Operations Leadership Technical Knowledge
- Manufacturing KPIs and operational performance management.
- Machine safety regulations and best practices.
- ERP systems. Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on execution.
- Strong communication and information-sharing skills.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing manufacturing setting.
- Leadership role with high visibility and influence.
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities. Rémunération : à partir de 95 000,00$ par an

Avantages:
- Assurance Dentaire
- Assurance Invalidité
- Assurance Maladie Complémentaire
- Assurance Vie
- Assurance Vision
- Cotisation égale au RÉER
- Programme d'Aide aux Employés
- RVER
- Stationnement sur place
- Tenue Décontractée Lieu du poste : En présentiel

📌 Directeur(trice) de production (Whitby)
🏢 Groupe eXpan
📍 Whitby