Title:  Production Manager, Operations Management

Production Manager, Operations Management 

Reference #35673

Waterdown, Ontario

Primary Responsibilities 

Operational Execution

• Lead day‑to‑day production operations within assigned manufacturing areas to meet master schedule requirements, output targets, and cost objectives.
• Translate strategic and operating plans from Senior Manager, Operations Management into actionable weekly and monthly action plans.
• Ensure production activities are executed efficiently with minimal overhead, waste, and material usage.
• Monitor and manage key production metrics (schedule adherence, yield, cycle time, labor productivity, rework, scrap) and initiate corrective actions as required.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop Production Supervisors, Leads, and hourly production employees.
• Build a culture of accountability, integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, support training initiatives, manage staffing levels, and recommend promotions or role adjustments.
• Foster strong communication across shifts and between production, quality, engineering, and planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety policies, facility security requirements, and all L3Harris operating procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to AS9100 standards and ensure all production processes meet quality requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations for production or quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions to maintain customer satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement

• Support and execute Lean/Six Sigma improvement activities to reduce cost, improve flow, and eliminate non‑value‑added operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, optimize labor, and improve equipment utilization.
• Participate in major operational initiatives, such as process redesigns, workstation improvements, and equipment upgrades.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate production readiness and issue resolution with Quality, Operations Engineering, Planning, and Program Management.
• Provide input on manufacturing elements of cost proposals, supporting the Senior Manager as needed.
• Contribute to capital planning discussions and support equipment installations or layout changes.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide timely updates on production performance, risks, and recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly operational summaries and participate in management review meetings.
• Ensure all staff understand production goals, schedules, and expectations.

Required Capabilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into effective daily manufacturing execution.
• Working knowledge of operating plans, budgeting, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Effective problem solver with strong decision‑making skills under pressure.
• Builds trust, models ethical behavior, and encourages transparent communication.
• Able to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment and influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and retain high‑performing employees.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive measurable results.
• Excellent planning, organization, and execution skills.

Desired Education & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in production or manufacturing management.
• Experience in high‑precision or optics-based manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience working within AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $125,000-175,000

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