Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a “Zero and Beyond” safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company standards while supporting Corporate Social Responsibility efforts
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production targets with a focus on cost, efficiency, and throughput optimization
• Manage material flow, factory constraints, and bottlenecks to maximize operational performance and inventory efficiency (RM, WIP, FG) in partnership with Supply Chain
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Tier communication, and 6S methodologies to resolve root causes and improve performance
• Partner cross-functionally: Engineering – process improvements and productivity goals, Maintenance – preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, Quality – in-process controls, scrap reduction, and customer standards
• Lead and develop teams, including training, performance management, and employee relations in alignment with collective agreements, company policy, and labor regulations
• Administer company policies and ensure consistent application of pay, promotion, and disciplinary processes
• Analyze KPIs and performance data to drive data-based decisions and continuous improvement actions
• Champion manufacturing objectives through strong project management, including leading deployment of high-level programs (safety, quality, operational initiatives)
• Facilitate organizational change with strong communication across all levels

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7–10 years of management experience; manufacturing environment preferred

Required (Must-Have)

• Demonstrated management and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Proven experience leading projects or deploying large-scale programs, particularly in operations, safety, or quality
• Ability to drive execution and results in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (including presentations and tools such as Microsoft Teams)

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience in extrusion or cable manufacturing processes (highly preferred)
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt)
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP experience is a plus)