Manufacturing Manager

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the production and maintenance divisions to ensure that manufacturing targets are achieved efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role involves planning, coordinating, and directing all plant operational activities, while driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing resource utilization, and minimizing downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust operational strategy that aligns with organizational goals and supports long-term growth.

• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team by fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline across the plant.

• Lead all production functions to ensure consistent output, adherence to quality standards, and achievement of delivery timelines.

• Optimize resource utilization and apply lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and reduce waste.

• Ensure cross-functional alignment with Quality to maintain product excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Oversee maintenance strategies that promote equipment reliability and reduce operational downtime.

• Lead all maintenance functions to implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Evaluate capital investment needs and spearhead initiatives to modernize equipment and increase plant capabilities

• Own the development and oversight of the plant’s operational and capital budgets.

• Monitor financial KPIs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to enhance profitability.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to meet and exceed fiscal performance targets.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing performance-enhancing initiatives and methodologies.

• Use data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks and track progress on productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency goals.

• Champion technology adoption and best practices to future-proof operations.

• Serve as the key operational liaison between the plant and internal functions such as Sales, Procurement, HR, and Warehouse and Inventory.

• Align production planning with business needs, ensuring cross-functional cohesion and timely execution.

• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and external partners to support seamless operations and high service standards.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and corporate standards.

• Promote proactive safety practices, lead safety audits, and facilitate employee engagement in risk mitigation.

• Conduct thorough investigations of safety incidents and implement lasting corrective measures.

• BSc. in Engineering, Manufacturing. MSc. or Masters considered an asset.

• Minimium of ten (10) years’ experience in a Manufacturing industry in a Senior Leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, and lean manufacturing principles.

• Experience in project management 

• Extensive knowledge of trouble-shooting and maintenance of electrical systems

• Knowledge of operating and capital budgets, producting planning 

• Experience in a unionized environment