Production Manager

The Role The Production Manager must ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently, with the right quality, quantity, and cost, and on time to satisfy internal and external customers. The scope includes process and batch production using LEAN concepts to eliminate waste. Minimum Qualifications 5 years of directly related experience Project management skills Leadership and interpersonal skills Experience with LEAN manufacturing and its concepts Experience working with a unionized workforce Ability to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines Must be authorized to work in Canada Must have a valid Canada driver’s licence Responsibilities Planning, coordinating, and controlling industrial processes; responsible for human and material resources. Involved in pre‑production (planning) and production (control and supervision) stages. Involved with product design and purchasing; collaborate daily with planners, controllers, engineers, and supervisors. Communicate and implement change as directed. Lead a unionized environment. Health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy. Provide leadership by setting clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety consciousness. Establish, maintain, and promote high standards of customer service. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and practices. Supervise all staff under direct or indirect control. Administration duties to ensure daily KPI performance is achieved. Train and monitor staff in SOPs and safe work practices, including new employee inductions and toolbox talks. Continuously monitor manufacturing process performance through KPIs focused on capacity utilization. Implement and maintain Lean Principles and develop the team towards autonomous Kaizen teams. Standardize and sustain the lean organization structure through Tier Meetings, Team Boards, Standard Work Visual Controls & Gemba Walk. Use A3 reports and problem‑solving tools to manage cost‑savings and downtime reduction projects. Execute strategic projects such as cellular layout, plant leveling, and lead time reduction. Compensation Benefits and Perks Talented people are attracted to companies with long‑term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work‑life balance. Boart Longyear offers a competitive pay package, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired you can expect: Strong compensation plan Medical, vision, and dental program Retirement program Employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO) Employee assistance program Company Overview Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity‑driven drilling equipment and tooling. The company focuses primarily on mining and exploration activities across a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals. Boart Longyear also supports activities in the energy, oil‑sand exploration, and environmental sectors. The Drilling Products division delivers advanced R&D capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture market and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high‑quality parts for customers worldwide. Our People At Boart Longyear people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone can contribute and be heard. Our Vision To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity. Our Values Integrity Health & Safety Teamwork & Diversity Customer Focus Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation please advise us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. #J-18808-Ljbffr