Production Manager

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About the role

  • 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
  • Attractive incentive bonus plans
  • 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Wellness and mental health support programs
  • Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
  • Safety-focused workplace
  • Flexible work arrangements (where possible)
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid vacation days
  • Education assistance programs
  • Corporate discounts
  • Service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
  • Personalized training, development and mentoring programs
  • LinkedIn Learning access for all employees
  • Paid Impact Day
  • Company events, social gatherings and team building activities
  • Global career and travel opportunities may be available

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$115,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

ERP

Location requirements

OnsiteVaughanCanada

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