Production Manager

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Production Manager – Industrial Manufacturing <br /><strong>Location:</strong> Hamilton, ON<br><br> Ready to lead in a modern manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork drive everything? This Hamilton-based facility is looking for a Production Manager who thrives in dynamic settings and brings expertise in industrial manufacturing, especially with metals.<br><br><strong>About the Opportunity</strong><br><br> This newly upgraded plant is at the heart of Canadian operations, producing essential ground support products for mining and infrastructure projects around the globe. The team is growing and evolving, and you’ll play a key role in shaping its future.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Do</strong><ul><li><strong>Lead & Inspire:</strong> Guide a dedicated team of 60+ staff—production, maintenance, shipping, and receiving—across dual shifts </li><li><strong>Optimize Operations:</strong> Plan and schedule resources to meet production targets, align with sales forecasts, and ensure smooth workflow.</li><li><strong>Drive Excellence:</strong> Champion continuous improvement initiatives, standardize processes (Lean, 5S, value stream mapping), and foster a culture of operational excellence.</li><li><strong>Collaborate:</strong> Work closely with supervisors, lead hands, maintenance, shipping, and quality teams to deliver top results.</li><li><strong>Monitor & Report:</strong> Oversee production reporting—KPIs, cycle counts, scrap/downtime tracking—and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li><strong>Champion Safety:</strong> Enforce health & safety standards, company policies, and best practices, ensuring a safe, compliant environment for all.</li></ul><br /><strong>Who You Are</strong><ul><li>5–7 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership, ideally in steel or industrial settings (stamping, metal rolling, welding a plus)</li><li>Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise (Sigma/Lean certification highly preferred)</li><li>Strong background in mechanical engineering and process modernization</li><li>Analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in root cause analysis</li><li>Proven ability to motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Committed to health & safety, with a track record of fostering compliance and accountability</li><li>Effective communicator and collaborator, comfortable working with cross-functional teams</li><li>Experience with third-party galvanizers is an asset</li></ul><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong><ul><li>Proactive problem-solving and risk mitigation</li><li>Seamless operations and minimized downtime</li><li>Enhanced productivity through continuous improvement</li><li>A culture of safety and compliance across all levels</li></ul><br /><strong>Perks & Benefits:</strong><br /><ul><li>$100,000–$115,000 base salary + Up to 10% bonus</li><li>3 weeks vacation + 2 floating holidays</li><li>RRSP match and profit sharing after a year</li></ul><br /><em>At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences to prompt innovation, spark creativity, and solve problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and all other categories protected by law. <br /></em><br /><em>We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing <span >lauren.maharaj@thetalent.co</span> if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey. </em></p></p>