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3 results for Production Manager in Brantford, ON
- Vaughan, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
- 110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Operations Manager (Manufacturing)</strong> to lead and optimizing all aspects of manufacturing operations to achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and profitability. This role provides leadership to production supervisors and cross-functional teams while driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing principles, data-driven decision-making, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager will collaborate closely with Sr. Leadership to develop operational strategies, improve plant performance, maximize resource utilization, and support long-term growth. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional business acumen, and a proven track record of improving manufacturing efficiency through Lean methodologies and operational best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability targets.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to production supervisors and operational teams.</li><li>Analyze operational and financial performance data to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve plant efficiency.</li><li>Establish and monitor KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.</li><li>Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, waste reduction, and process optimization.</li><li>Partner with the Sr. Leadership on budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and operational strategy.</li><li>Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and materials flow to ensure on-time delivery and optimal plant performance.</li><li>Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Develop high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee engagement.</li><li>Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
- Brantford, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
- 68000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing (non automotive) activities in Brantford, Ontario while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. This role is responsible for guiding frontline teams, coordinating resources across departments, and maintaining steady progress against production targets. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound operational judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to support daily performance and long-term effectiveness.</p><p>This is a full time role, with day time hours of Monday to Friday.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day production activities to keep output on track with schedules, service expectations, and operational priorities.</p><p>• Provide direction, coaching, and ongoing support to production employees and team leads across assigned areas or shifts.</p><p>• Review workflow, labour coverage, and equipment capacity to improve throughput and reduce interruptions.</p><p>• Resolve operational issues quickly and work with internal partners to limit downtime and maintain consistent plant performance.</p><p>• Maintain effective coordination with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams to support smooth operations.</p><p>• Reinforce a safe work environment by leading safety discussions, inspections, incident follow-up, and corrective actions.</p><p>• Uphold compliance with workplace policies, manufacturing procedures, and applicable health and safety standards.</p><p>• Investigate product or process concerns and contribute to corrective and preventive measures that protect quality standards.</p><p>• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and productivity enhancements.</p><p>• Track operational metrics, prepare performance updates for leadership, and support workforce planning and resource allocation decisions.</p>
- 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
- Burlington, ON
- remote
- Temporary
- 98.8 - 114.4 CAD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Principal Product Designer to join our team in Burlington, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is suited to a highly experienced designer who sets a strong example through judgement, craft, and influence rather than formal people management. You will help shape how design is understood across the organization by guiding complex product work, strengthening team capability, and championing a thoughtful approach to AI-enabled design practice.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Set and uphold a high standard for design quality across projects, ensuring each engagement reflects a consistent level of excellence.<br>• Provide senior-level direction on product and experience design decisions, offering clear recommendations on approach, priorities, and execution.<br>• Establish credibility with cross-functional partners by bringing confident design leadership into product and engineering discussions.<br>• Contribute to early-stage problem definition, future-state thinking, and broader strategic design initiatives beyond individual product deliverables.<br>• Advance the team’s use of AI in design by exploring practical applications and shaping how these tools influence design thinking and delivery.<br>• Strengthen the capabilities of other designers through detailed critiques, collaborative working sessions, and constructive feedback.<br>• Create and maintain strong examples, case studies, and knowledge-sharing materials that demonstrate the business impact of design work.
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z