Production Manager- Manufacturing Hamilton

**Job Title: Production Manager - Growth Opportunity in a Leading Manufacturing Company**

**Location**: Hamilton, ON

Since 1933, our Hamilton-based manufacturing company has been serving the industrial marketplace in both Canada and the US, delivering high-quality products to meet our customers' needs. With steady growth underway, we are seeking a proactive, results-driven **Production Manager** to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and has a strong commitment to exceeding expectations.

As the Production Manager, you will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, quality control, and customer satisfaction. Depending on your experience, there may be opportunities to take on Supply Chain & Inventory responsibilities.

**Salary Range**: $100,000 - $150,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Experience**: A well-rounded individual with leadership experience gained from both large production facilities and smaller, family-managed companies. You should be comfortable managing various SKUs and smaller production runs.
- **Personality**: An outgoing, positive, and disciplined leader who is passionate about motivating and driving teams to meet productivity goals.
- **Skills**: You should have experience with raw materials used in multiple products and the associated labor constraints. A strong background in KPI-driven environments is essential.
- **Leadership**: Whether you’ve led a shop floor directly or have been part of a team focused on process improvement, you’re someone who loves to learn from your team while leading by example.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Production Oversight**: Supervise machine operators and ensure adherence to production schedules to achieve daily productivity goals.
- **Team Motivation**: Inspire and drive your team to exceed organizational expectations, ensuring high morale and continuous improvement.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Actively look for ways to enhance costs, quality, and service, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
- **Scheduling & Planning**: Support production leaders in planning and organizing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- **Equipment Management**: Ensure production equipment uptime is optimized. Assist in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and organizing repairs.
- **Product Development**: Coordinate product development processes and engineering changes.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with stakeholders to manage labor and Bill of Materials (BoM) requirements, while negotiating budgets and timelines with Sales and Production teams.
- **Quality Control**: Set and uphold quality control standards and assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where needed.
- **Policy Enforcement**: Administer company policies and discipline when necessary, ensuring compliance with government regulations, including WSIB and Health & Safety.
- **Recruitment & Training**: Manage recruitment and training efforts to meet business plan objectives and ensure the growth of the team.

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and inventory management principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Lean Manufacturing tools, and MRP systems.
- Strong experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal leadership skills and post-secondary education in a relevant field.

If you're a hands-on, growth-minded individual ready to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you