Vishay Precision Group

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Vishay Precision Group • $90K — $120K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
  • Strong background in industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience managing large production teams
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence principles
  • Familiarity with machining and assembly processes
  • Experience with ERP and production planning systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and cost targets
  • Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to enhance operational performance
  • Coach and develop production teams while fostering accountability
  • Ensure production schedules align with Planning and Supply Chain
  • Oversee facility maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
  • Champion health, safety, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Extended health and life insurance
  • Extended vision and dental
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Paid vacation
  • Supportive team environment and company culture
  • On-site parking
  • All PPE provided by the company
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives at our North York facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
  • Manage production, maintenance, facilities, quality, and planning activities.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE.
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility infrastructure.
  • Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams to improve operational performance.
  • Manage production schedules, labor planning, inventory, and resource utilization.
  • Lead health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Support capital projects, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
  • Manage operational budgets, cost reduction programs, and business performance objectives.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Manufacturing Manager role.
  • Experience leading production, maintenance, quality, planning, and supply chain functions within an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and Operational Excellence.
  • Experience with CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, or precision manufacturing processes.
  • Experience managing maintenance programs, equipment reliability, facilities, and manufacturing KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE).
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred

  • P.Eng., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related professional certifications.
  • Experience managing budgets, capital projects, operational performance, and P&L accountability.
  • Experience within metals, precision manufacturing, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, or engineered products industries.
  • Unionized manufacturing experience.
  • Experience leading automation, process optimization, or equipment implementation projects.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Extended health and life insurance
  • Extended vision and dental
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Paid vacation
  • Good team environment and great company culture
  • On-site parking
  • All PPE provided by company

About Vishay Precision Group

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of sensors, transducers, and measurement systems for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, and medical. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Vishay Precision Group's products include strain gages, load cells, and transducers, which are used to measure force, weight, and pressure. The company also provides custom measurement solutions and calibration services. Vishay Precision Group operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers in more than 50 countries.
Learn more about Vishay Precision Group
Size
2,600 employees
Market Cap
$523.8 million
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$10.7 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$269.8 million
NASDAQ
VPG
* Ladders Estimates

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