Production Manager leading Shawflex’s engineered wire and cable manufacturing operations in Vaughan. Driving safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and team performance.
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate all production activities across the Vaughan facility
Build a high-performance culture through visible leadership and regular engagement with frontline employees and supervisors
Develop and execute plans to improve machine efficiency, labour utilization, productivity, and operational performance
Partner with Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling to develop production schedules
Ensure accurate production reporting and operational data management
Support and implement KanBan systems and other lean manufacturing practices
Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, downtime, maintenance costs, energy consumption, and operational variances
Partner with Process Engineering and Maintenance to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and commissioning activities
Drive line speed improvements, cycle time reductions, and overall plant efficiency
Lead continuous improvement projects
Support compliance with quality management systems and manufacturing standards
Coach, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and manufacturing teams
Address employee ideas, concerns, feedback, performance issues, and behavioural issues
Conduct regular employee and team meetings
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
Maintain strong working relationships across departments and functional teams
Promote Mattr's Health, Safety and Environment Management System
Ensure safe work practices and strong housekeeping standards
Conduct and support equipment and process risk assessments
Lead workplace safety and environmental compliance initiatives
Support compliance with CSA N299, NQA-1, ISO, and other applicable quality standards
Reduce quality incidents, non-conformance reports, and customer complaints
Provide training and guidance on quality system requirements
Participate in audits and continuous improvement activities
Requirements
Community College diploma in Operations Management, a Technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
6 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience leading production teams and manufacturing operations
APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management and/or Lean Six Sigma training
Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and maintenance management systems
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Ability to develop teams, manage priorities, and drive operational improvements
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
Preferred: Experience leading large manufacturing teams of 100+ employees
Preferred: APICS certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Preferred: Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing methodologies, including Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, TQM, KanBan, and TPS
Preferred: Working knowledge of ISO9001, TS16949, CSA Z299.3, EN 9100, and EN 14001 quality systems
Preferred: Experience within wire and cable, automotive, heavy industrial, or related manufacturing environments
Benefits
Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
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