Production / Operations Manager

Are you an exceptional operational and business leader with a background in mechatronics, industrial, mechanical, electrical, and/or automation engineering? Do you consider yourself an automation/robotics guru capable of supporting startup growth in this field? Does empowering and developing self-directed teams in a fast-paced, growing organization resonate with you? Have you effectively managed operational and financial KPIs in manufacturing while also dedicating time to implementing strategic actions to support the organization's growth?

If so, then we are looking for you

Innostrat Solutions Inc., an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing company based in Waterloo, ON, seeks a seasoned leader with exceptional result-oriented managerial skills to lead our facility's design and manufacturing operations. INNOSTRAT is known for designing and manufacturing automated and robotic customized stations and inspection gauges. The company provides CAD/CAM, multi-axis CNC machining and CMM services to automotive, defence and aerospace, oil & gas, mining, machine manufacturing, foundries, agriculture, and other industries.

We offer excellent learning and growth opportunities while providing a competitive package (base + performance incentives based on meeting KPIs).

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Build a strong team by recruiting, developing and managing plant staff.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the plant by setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives, schedules, and responsibilities and communicating those to the employees.
- Monitor and maintain facility KPIs (operational & strategic) including P&L, safety, quality and production targets.
- Identify and bridge gaps in processes to maintain safety, quality and production standards.
- Manage the effective implementation of all modules of ERP (E2 Job boss).
- Ensure implementation/improvement of quality management systems.
- Perform regular project management and resource management.
- Effective scheduling of all HR and machines in the facility.
- Establish a monitoring mechanism to increase capacity usage.
- Preventive/ predictive maintenance requirements to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Ensure that all required tooling, material, CNC programming and other resources are available as production requires.
- Ensure that jobs are manufactured on time, efficiently, and to the highest quality level.
- Maintain regular liaison with executive management and workers relating to production opportunities and needs to meet company demands.
- Implement and maintain an effective continuous improvement plan, including corrective and preventive actions, Lean—Kaizen Six Sigma, etc. Provide necessary support to purchasing and office staff on material requisitions.
- Support sales activities by providing costing and estimation for each project.

**REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Trade Certificate in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/Electronics /Electrical Engineering (or some combination)
- 10-15 years of proven experience as a Plant/ Operations Manager or similar role leading a team of 10+ employees.
- Experience in Automation and Robotics processes.
- Supervising (and or hands-on) experience in HAAS 3 and 5 Axis milling CNC (VF5, VF4, UMC 750) and numerically controlled lathe, milling, surface grinder, and other machining processes is required.
- A quick learner and strong leader skilled in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, business development and managing customer relationships.
- Efficient in operational planning and deployment and developing processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.
- Change agent with a drive to succeed and contribute to critical strategic objectives.
- Ability to control expenses and run projections.
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma, lean-Kaizen tools, and Quality Management Systems such as ISO9000 and AS9100.
- Advanced skills in MS Office.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- CNC machining: 5 years (preferred)
- Operation or production management in technical field: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person