Operations Manager (manufacturing)

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all production areas to ensure goals for safety, quality, and efficiency are achieved.
• Ensure completion of all assigned projects within established timelines, approved budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage and monitor corrective actions to address process issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and on-time delivery with no missing components.
• Implement and oversee the Change Control Style Matrix to ensure structured, documented, and approved process changes in a timely manner.
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance metrics to measure and drive operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement & Process Management

• Provide expertise and support in metal manufacturing technologies and processes. Coordinate and drive initiatives related to new equipment selection, integration, and automation when required.
• Lead change management activities to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Engage all levels of management to identify and implement best practices that improve production efficiency and streamline functions.
• Review and approve proposals, budgets, and cost analyses for ongoing and new projects.
• Evaluate schedules, cost constraints, operational specifications, and materials selection, including vendor qualification.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and performance management for all production staff.
• Foster a collaborative environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are top priorities.
• Set clear performance expectations and guide employees to meet or exceed company standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between production, quality assurance, logistics, and office teams.

Strategic and Financial Oversight

• Drive profitable, business-oriented processsolutions that align with manufacturing standards.
• Contribute to operational budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Track and report production performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

Qualifications And Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience within a supervisory role
• Post-secondary related education is a plus
• Experience with Global Shop or related ERP software would be considered an asset
• Understand OHSA plus safety regulations and lead by example a must
• Great organizational and time management skills to lead, schedule and coordinate a team to complete multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members.
• Proven ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of equipment maintenance, assembly, and process optimization.
• Able to perform effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with a positive, team-oriented attitude.