Production Manager

Trench Group

$115K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
  • 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership
  • Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control
  • Experience implementing Lean principles and leading safety programs
  • Background in custom or project-based manufacturing environments is preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets
  • Oversee daily activities and execution of production schedules across shifts to ensure timely project delivery
  • Monitor production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends and drive corrective actions
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging Lean tools and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and resolve operations issues
  • Engage in strategic planning with senior management, contributing operational insights to support growth
  • Standardize workflows and implement best practices for long-term scalability

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain practical experience in optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission
  • Work in a motivated team on innovative projects and gain insights into latest technologies
  • Receive support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technologies
Full Job Description
Production Manager
71 Maybrook Drive, Toronto, ON, M1V 4B6 | Full-Time, Permanent |10+ years of experience

Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at our unionized manufacturing facility, specializing in high-voltage power transmission products. Operating over two shifts (with planned expansion to three), this role plays a critical part in delivering complex, customized, project-based products on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, a solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and extensive experience in Ontario's regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Tasks:
  • Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.
  • Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.
  • Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean tools, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
  • Engage in strategic planning and execution with senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
  • Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long-term scalability.
  • Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
  • Maintain a positive and productive union-management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
  • Ensure full compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
  • Administer WSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.


Requirements:
  • Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
  • Certification: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
  • Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Background in custom or project-based manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
  • Proven success leading growth initiatives such as shift expansion, factory scale-up, or capacity increases.


We offer:

Inaccordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clearand accessible information about compensation for this role. The expectedcompensation range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 / Annually. Actualcompensation within this range will be determined based on several job-relatedfactors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience,professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with therole, and internal equity considerations.
  • The opportunityto gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurementtechnology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
  • You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
  • Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology
  • Competitive benefits package


Contact: [email protected]

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